THREADING THE NEEDLE
The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, viewed through a sculpture called Sonic Bloom in front of Pacific Science Center.
The project was developed as a dynamic and educational focal piece that would extend the Science Center’s education outside of their building. Created by Seattle-based artist Dan Corson in 2013, these sun loving blooms use regionally manufactured, custom solar panels to generate their own power, allowing them to glow throughout the evening. Each flower top contains 48 solar cells that produce 4.6 Wp (watts at peak production) for a total of 1,104 Wp for all five flowers. Sonic Bloom combines art and science to help educate about solar energy in the Pacific Northwest and inspire people to consider how they can incorporate renewable energy into their lives.
THREADING THE NEEDLE
The Space Needle in Seattle, Washington, viewed through a sculpture called Sonic Bloom in front of Pacific Science Center.
The project was developed as a dynamic and educational focal piece that would extend the Science Center’s education outside of their building. Created by Seattle-based artist Dan Corson in 2013, these sun loving blooms use regionally manufactured, custom solar panels to generate their own power, allowing them to glow throughout the evening. Each flower top contains 48 solar cells that produce 4.6 Wp (watts at peak production) for a total of 1,104 Wp for all five flowers. Sonic Bloom combines art and science to help educate about solar energy in the Pacific Northwest and inspire people to consider how they can incorporate renewable energy into their lives.