Tom Shannon: Anti-gravity sculpture

The video explores various art projects focusing on balance, magnetic levitation, and celestial proportions. It discusses interactive and tactile art, innovative concepts like a floating island, and a futuristic airship designed for art and education. The airship, equipped with diodes and cameras, can display high-resolution images and interact with its environment, serving as a platform for discussing global issues and hosting events.

What materials are used in the sculpture to achieve balance and ease of handling?

• Plastic, iron, and rubber

• Gold, silver, and marble

• Steel, copper, and glass

• Bronze, aluminum, and wood

What is the purpose of the lead weight inside the bronze ball?

• To prevent the sculpture from floating

• To add aesthetic value

• To counterbalance the weight and allow rolling

• To make the sculpture heavier

What celestial bodies are represented in the sculptures discussed in the second section?

• Sun, Earth, and Moon

• Mars and Venus

• Mercury and Neptune

• Jupiter and Saturn

How many spheres are used to represent the Sun in the sculpture?

• 200 spheres

• 55 spheres

• 92 spheres

• 109 spheres

What is the unique feature of the arrays of spheres in the third section?

• They are made of glass

• They have magnets that make them act like compasses

• They are filled with water

• They emit light

What is the purpose of the video projectors in the magnetic arrays?

• To project shadows

• To heat the spheres

• To create three-dimensional color volumes

• To illuminate the room

What is the unique feature of the clock designed by the artist?

• It tells time in multiple time zones

• It uses Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Map

• It is powered by solar energy

• It is made of gold

What futuristic concept involves a floating island?

• A flying car

• A diamond-bottomed lake

• A space station

• A solar-powered boat

What is the primary function of the flying airship discussed in the final section?

• To transport goods

• To serve as a military vehicle

• To display high-resolution images and interact with the public

• To explore outer space

What is the default image displayed on the flying airship?

• A famous painting

• A digital clock

• A high-resolution Earth image

• A map of the stars