Maker Faire Bay Area 2023
Jumpy the Shark
Home: California, United States
Jumpy the Shark is a life size fiberglass shark built around a fully functional sport motorcycle
https://makezine.com/article/maker-news/maker-faire-bay-area-2017/Additional Project Photos
Maker
Mongoloid Amalgamated
I and my collaborators been creating scenic art and performance in San Francisco area for 3 decades
http://www.mongoloidart.com/index.htmlWhat Inspired You to Make This?
I noticed that sport motorcycle designers and aquatic life have solved aero/hydro-dynamics is similar ways. I decided to use my prop-making skills to relate this observation in a literal and fun art piece. I've been very inspired by the art car movement which (unlike a parade float, for example) aims to drive art right into the everyday world and inspire everyone to be more creative .