ORBIT MOBILES
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The Orbit mobiles are an investigation in to my childhood desire to become an astronaut. It taps in to the collective fascination of exploring the unknown. While utilizing found and collected objects, Orbit speaks of boundless possibility juxtaposed with material excess.
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Orbit Mobiles and selection of works from the Atomo Series in Red Deer, Ab
Photos by Megan Kemshead Photography
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Orbit Series 1& 2 Installation at the 2010 Nexfest Festival. Photos by Terry Smith
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