markdulci asked:
I'd love to see pictures of an exhbit at the Exploratorium in the later 1970's. It was the jaw bone of a whale, created into a Solar Harp... It set center of the Exploratorium, under a sky light to let the rays in (when the fog was shining..lol). An old friend, Eric built it and it was displayed for a long time.
Yes! You are talking about Solar Harp, aka Sun Harp, built by Eric Reiter. Here are some photos of the exhibit.
I had a friend, Eric, who built a Solar Harp from the Jaw Bone of a whale. It was center place during the later 1970’s (I remember 77-78 it being there). A skylight let sun rays down to the floor, as the sun rays hit the harp, it would play wonderful sounds… I wish I had picture….
My work place for 10 amazing days! (2006, invited for artist residence by Pam Winfrey)
Back in 1985 we used to come for the free Wednesday nights and we had the run of the place. My sister and brother and I could spend an hour in the shadow box. Now that I get to bring my 4 & 8 year old girls here I feel lucky.
Cody, Ava, & Margaux
I have been coming to the Explode-A-Toadium since before I was born. I will always remember this space.
Wonderful memories of decades chaperoning school groups and using a trip here as reward for good behavior or as a birthday gift. Brought all out of town guests and attended a wedding reception here just a few years ago. Good luck at the new location, but we will SO miss this lovely place
Drawing
I like the drawing!
I hope to arrive early next time to be able to draw again.
