Micro Art Objects smaller than a millimeter
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| Micro Microscopic perfect cube | ||
This projected entailed the construction of a microscopic cube smaller than 1mm in size. The visible apparatus merely houses the micro 'sculpture' in a stable vibration free environment coupled with a video magnification system.
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| Date of assembly: 2005 | ||
| Built: CRMS San Diego, In house | ||
| Engineer: Tristan Shone | ||
| Materials/components: Mild steel, vibration isolation chamber, video microscope system | ||
| Features: Anti vibration system, stand alone gas supply | ||
| Weight: 250 kg | ||
| Dimensions: (main chamber 600mm x 1700mm x 550mm) | ||
| Status: Complete |
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| Albion 2005 | ||
The evolving identity of Great Britain is puzzling, especially the decline in manufacturing. A Micro model of this land mass was cut out at the smallest possible size. A live video feed amplifies its image on to the adjacent walls.
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| Date of design/manufacture: 2005 | ||
| Manufacturer: SIO, CRMS, In House | ||
| Design tools: Autocad 3Dsmax | ||
| Materials: Steel powder coated, video microscope, Sand from Great Britain | ||
| Features: Anti Vibration, leveling, castering | ||
| Weight: .5 ton | ||
| Dimensions: 2000mm x 1000mm x 1000mm | ||
| Status: Fabricated though not assembled |
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| Trojan Horse | ||
Trojan horse is comprised of an oversized metal sawhorse that houses a microscopic identical counterpart. Magnification apparatus mounted in the end of the structure a creates a viewing point.
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| Date of design/manufacture: 2005 | ||
| Manufacturer: CRMS San Diego, In house | ||
| Design tools: AutoCAD | ||
| Materials: Steel, stainless steel, optics, vibration mounts, hardware | ||
| Features: Ultra stable hosing/casing | ||
| Weight: 1 ton | ||
| Dimensions: 1300mm x 1800mm x 4200mm |