Bat Country: A Sierpinski Tetrahedron Jungle Gym
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Welcome to Bat Country!
Bat Country is a 21' tall tetrahedron made of softballs and aluminum bats. It is an adult sized jungle gym. It is our gift to the Burning Man community. We hope that you find it interesting and enjoy it at this year's burn.
-Gwen and Paul
Print out our flyer and fold it into your very own tetrahedron for your desk.
Design Details
Bat Country Project Details show the details of our design and construction plans. Sections include the mathematical basis, digitally rendered views of the sculpture, materials and lighting, theoretical construction plans, Playa timeline, and the fate of Bat Country after Burning Man.
Construction Updates: A Photo Journal
Construction Updates shows preparation and construction of a Gen 1 Sierpinski tetrahedron.
Construction Updates 2 shows more preparation and construction of a Gen 2 Sierpinski tetrahedron.
Construction Updates 3 shows the complete Gen 2 Sierpinski tetrahedron.
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Upcoming Events
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Saturday, July 26, 2008 in South San Francisco.
Please email us if you would like more information or plan to come.
- BatCountry fundraiser - Sat. Apr 26, 2008 at a warehouse in Jack London Square from 7-11PM. We will have a live band, "My First Earthquake", cocktails, and a silent auction of Gwen's artwork.
Click here to see the items in the Silent Auction
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How to get involved
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Financial help
All told the sculpture will cost several thousand dollars to create and install in the desert. So far, we have raised about 20 percent of our costs. We hope that you find the project worthwhile and would like to contribute. You can donate to the project here:
Contact us: batcountry(at)liquid(dot)net
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All images, designs, and text on this site © 2005-2008 Gwen Fisher and/or Paul Brown. Permission required for any capture or reuse.
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