Flying Straw Bale: organic farm sculpture

A project in Boise, ID by Mike Landa
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24 life-sized straw bales bounce down a field as if flying. A temporary installation inspired by stop motion animation.
Backers: 67
Average Pledge Per Backer: $54

Funded: $3,586 of $3,500
Dates: Jun 21st -> Jul 15th (24 days)
Project By: Mike Landa
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Donor Plaque Fabrication

August 20th - via: kickstarter.com
I made the plaque listing all of my backers today. The guys at Trademark Sign Company, here in Boise, cut it out for me on their laser cutter. It was fun to watch and I wanted to share it with you all.  (Read More)

Dedication Party next Thursday

August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
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Up Date

August 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Four days ago this video started as a progress update. However, I was too busy to get it finished and posted. The problem was that I kept receiving help from generous friends and supporters. I was just trying to keep up with them. So as of last... (Read More)

Thank you!

July 16th - via: kickstarter.com
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Parts & Pieces, Part Two

July 13th - via: kickstarter.com
The much awaited Part Two of Part One. See it all come together. Not to give the ending away but one bale flies. I learned a bunch in this exercise and will be making some minor structural design changes to improve stability. All-in-all I'm pretty... (Read More)

Parts & Pieces, Part One

July 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I'm very excited to being so close to reaching my fundraising goal. Only 5 days and $500 left. The video gives a glimpse of the work involved in executing this project. Artist friend Mike Cordell is helping to design and prototype the steel structure... (Read More)

Almost there

July 9th - via: kickstarter.com
Family, Friends and Backers, I'm thrilled to have reached $2,800. I need $700 more with six days to go. If you've donated and/or told your friends about my project, thank you, thank you! If you haven't gotten around to it yet, please consider it.... (Read More)

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