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Red and White Kites

Red and White Kites

Red and White Kites

2003, ripstop nylon sailcloth, fiberglass, string

Temporary installations: 101 California Street, San Francisco, California; Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota; San Antonio College, San Antonio, Texas; Blue Star Contemporary Art Museum, San Antonio, Texas

A series of 16 red and white kites based on traditional Japanese designs, made of ripstop nylon sailcloth and fiberglass spars. Each measures 8 x 2 ft. The 7 arching strings that make up their bridles are approximately 100 ft. long. This network of string orients the kite to the proper flying angle and introduces the drag necessary for stable flight.

Red and White Kites in flight
Red and White Kites in flight
Red and White Kites in flight
Red and White Kites in flight
44° 58' 24" N / 93° 14' 13" W, 2004, 22 x 9.5 x 3.5 ft., Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota
44° 58' 24" N / 93° 14' 13" W, 2004, 22 x 9.5 x 3.5 ft., Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota
44° 58' 24" N / 93° 14' 13" W, 2004, 22 x 9.5 x 3.5 ft., Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota
44° 58' 24" N / 93° 14' 13" W, 2004, 22 x 9.5 x 3.5 ft., Weisman Art Museum, Minneapolis, Minnesota
37° 47' 30" N / 122° 23' 50" W, 2003, 100 x 30 x 20 ft., 101 California Street, San Francisco, California
37° 47' 30" N / 122° 23' 50" W, 2003, 100 x 30 x 20 ft., 101 California Street, San Francisco, California
37° 47' 30" N / 122° 23' 50" W, 2003, 100 x 30 x 20 ft., 101 California Street, San Francisco, California
37° 47' 30" N / 122° 23' 50" W, 2003, 100 x 30 x 20 ft., 101 California Street, San Francisco, California
37° 47' 30" N / 122° 23' 50" W, 2003, 100 x 30 x 20 ft., 101 California Street, San Francisco, California
37° 47' 30" N / 122° 23' 50" W, 2003, 100 x 30 x 20 ft., 101 California Street, San Francisco, California