Inflatables

tender roots | an intermedia arts event, spring 2025

initial design sketches

rendering of body model

creating flat pattern pieces from the model

creating frond pattern pieces

using a projector to cut pattern pieces

dyeing the fronds

sewing together the fronds

test inflating

pattern pieces for body

laser cutting files for hands

laser cutting

body pieces

laser cut hands sewn together

testing the limbs

body coming together

pre-install inflation test

taking over the room

the team takes selfies inside

install day!

adding reactive lights

installed with lights!