The Glowing Beluga Whale Skeleton
A project in Los Angeles, CA by Max Hooper Schneider000days
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Science-based artist raising funds to complete the remaining 50% of the first ever, life-sized, glowing Beluga whale skeleton.
Backers: 98
Average Pledge Per Backer: $104
Funded: $10,208 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 12th -> Sep 11th (30 days)
Project By: Max Hooper Schneider
Backers: 98
Average Pledge Per Backer: $104
Funded: $10,208 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 12th -> Sep 11th (30 days)
Project By: Max Hooper Schneider
$10,208
current pledge level
Last Updated: September 11 @ 19:06 -0400 GMT
102%
of goal
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Latest News
We're going to make it!!! 
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
I just wanted to let you guys know that with only 7 hours left of the fundraiser $356.00 of the pledge remains! I am so moved by the unconditional support coming my way + the way of the Beluga bones. I look forward to preparing and sending out... (Read More)
\m/ AMAZING SURGE!!! 3 days left and only $1562 USD remains of the 10K pledge!!! \m/
September 8th - via: kickstarter.com
We are close to full-glow immersion! The Beluga and I send our absolute best from the bone fields of optimism!! Please enjoy this detail shot of the light-producing molecular vibrations held within a thoracic vertebra... (Read More)
5 DAYS LEFT BELOVED BACKERS...
September 6th - via: kickstarter.com
...Your intrigue, effort and generosity over the past 25 days has been nothing short of amazing--memory-sculpting, bone-affirming--and no matter what the outcome of the fundraiser, the mission has been a success. Onward towards phosphorescent... (Read More)
9 days left my esteemed PEERS OF THE GLOW!!
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
The silicon voids and osteo-galleries of the remaining molds are waiting to be filled with phosphorescent resin...If we continue to broadcast the fundraiser web-link and spread the word among friends and family, and friends of friends and family, we... (Read More)
With 11 days left, we have achieved close to 65% of the pledged amount!
August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Beluga backers, A few days ago the project received a monumental boost from a relentlessly loyal and beautiful friend from the days of adolescent antiquity; a heart-melting act that has given the fundraiser a new brand of vigor! The optimism is... (Read More)
13 days left; almost at 40% of the pledge, and extremely proud announce...
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
...That I am working with the wildly talented musician/producer Jorge Elbrecht to create a soundscape for glowing Beluga whale skeleton! Please see the press release and media links below and thank you for your continued support: August 26th, 2013:... (Read More)
We have exceeded the 25% mark!
August 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Dear backers, I'm thrilled to announce that we have exceeded the 25% mark of the pledged amount! This is wildly energizing and represents a significant leap toward securing the completion of the whale's luminous anatomy. Please enjoy this shot of the... (Read More)
Outside the Beluga studio at night...
August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
I hope these pictorial annotations and process shots can begin to express my gratitude towards your support! We've accrued nearly 1/4th the pledged amount with 20 days left!!! This is fantastic and wildly encouraging!! We rain our thankful photons... (Read More)
Beluga studio at sunset
August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you light-producing backers for your continued enthusiasm...more image updates on the way! (Read More)
Over 2/10th of the pledge has been met in 6 days!!!
August 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Manifold praise to everyone's unwavering support and effulgent efforts. Statistically speaking, the donations thus far really are unwavering: we have established a pace where we are achieving 1/10th of the GBWS goal every 3 days. If we keep this... (Read More)
1/10th of the pledge has been met in 3 days!!!
August 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A glowing thank you to everyone that has backed the project thus far! We are right on track and will surely witness the completion of this coruscating complex of bones! (Read More)
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