http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com Studio Joseph Shaeffer Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:38:52 +0000 http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com en http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Other-Projects http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Other-Projects Sun, 29 Jan 2012 07:38:52 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148354 Floating Void Project in collaboration with the Dyson Corporation void-float (There Are Other Worlds Than These) from Joseph Shaeffer on Vimeo. 2011 Dyson Air Multipliers, nylon sphere Biennial of the Americas The Nature of Things Curated by Paola Santoscoy <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/encroachment_install_2 copy_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1269" width_o="895" height_o="1269" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/encroachment_install_2 copy_o.jpg" align="left" /> The Epoch of Encroachment (installation view) The Nature of Things 2010 Biennial of the Americas living ecosystem, stainless steel, scientific glass, loc-line, Aplyssinafistularis (tube sponge) casting, Dolichovespula Maculata (bald faced hornet) nests, Atherurus Africanis (African porcupine) quills, acrylic, surgical tubing, delrin photo: Eric Magnussen <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process2_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process2_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process3_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process3_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process4_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process4_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process5_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process5_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process1_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process1_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process6_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process6_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process7_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/column_process7_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Process of making a large sculpture that was commisioned by a private collector. Spheric Cubes - Column 2007 steel and stainless steel motorized kinetic 14'x4'x4' <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/sustension_3016_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/sustension_3016_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Sustension 3016 9/11 Memorial 2002 steel beam from world trade center, acrylic box containing 3016 steel spheres, 500th scale towers, magnetism Before The Gates Of Our Vacant Future Project for the Garage Center of Contemporary Culture Moscow, Russia <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/diagrams 1-51_Page_01 copy_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="692" width_o="895" height_o="692" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/diagrams 1-51_Page_01 copy_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/diagrams-1-51_Page_24_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="692" width_o="895" height_o="692" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/diagrams-1-51_Page_24_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/diagrams-1-51_Page_38_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="633" width_o="895" height_o="633" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148354/diagrams-1-51_Page_38_o.jpg" align="left" /> “Before the gates of our vacant future.” Thus reads the opening line of the Constructivist Manifesto, written in 1920 by Russian artist Naum Gabo. This quote could just as easily be applied today in regards to GCCC’s mission to thrust contemporary art in Russia towards the future. The basis of this installation is the de-construction of the Constructivist Manifesto in order for it to be re-constructed into a three dimensional object. This de-construction is executed by breaking the manifesto down into sentence diagram form. These diagrams can now be used as building elements in the construction of a large gate. This gate will have a two-fold purpose: to be a physical manifestation of the constructivist principles put forth by the manifesto and to serve as a symbolic gateway for contemporary art in Russia from this point forward. This project encompasses historical elements of Russian art and the Constructivist principles employed by Konstantin Melnikov upon which the actual building was designed as well as documenting the more contemporary processs of de-construction. The gate itself will be made up of 5 white, open faced cubes with a measurement of 12 feet. These cubes are stacked 2 high and spaced to form either side of the gate with the fifth cube being placed between the 2 uppermost cubes to form a gateway. On the face of each of these cubes will be placed a sentence diagram which is laser cut from stainless steel and alternately colored black and red. The images show some examples of the de-constructed sentences in diagram form. http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Prints-Editions http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Prints-Editions Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:29 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148355 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148355/voidscape_acrylic_print_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="719" width_o="895" height_o="719" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148355/voidscape_acrylic_print_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Voidscape Laser etched acrylic Edition of 20 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148355/voidscape_giclee_print_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="681" width_o="895" height_o="681" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148355/voidscape_giclee_print_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Voidscape Giclee print on Sommerset velvet Edition of 20 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148355/web-prints_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="723" width_o="895" height_o="723" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148355/web-prints_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Void Studies C-print, float mounted on panel Set of 4 edition of 10 http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Design-Etc http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Design-Etc Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:28 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148348 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f2_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f2_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f_detail1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f_detail1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f_detail2_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_s-f_detail2_o.jpg" align="left" /> Custom Toy for Soft N Furry 2008 <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/urchlight.lg_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="761" width_o="895" height_o="761" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/urchlight.lg_o.jpg" align="left" /> Urch-light prototype #1 2008 cable ties and LED <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_table_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="596" width_o="895" height_o="596" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148348/design_table_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Tension Table -1/4 scale 2006 aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Magnetic-Sustension http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Magnetic-Sustension Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:27 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148331 One of the earlier bodies of work, the Sustension sculptures are something Shaeffer continues to explore and re-visit periodically. Magnetic Sustension is defined as: The suspension of an object using both the repelling and attractive properties of magnetism to create physical tension within the composition of a sculptural space. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_3016_2_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_3016_2_o.jpg" align="left" /> Sustension 3016 2002 steel beam from world trade center, acrylic box containing 3016 steel spheres, 500th scale towers, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/holographic_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1151" width_o="895" height_o="1151" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/holographic_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Sculpture For the Institute of Applied Holographic Study 2001 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism, slate <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_gabo_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_gabo_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Spheric Cubes-Vertical Sustension (Homage To Gabo) 2003 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism, granite <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_1-45_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1151" width_o="895" height_o="1151" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_1-45_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Sustention 1-45 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism, oak base <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_field_detail_3_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_field_detail_3_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_field_3_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="614" width_o="895" height_o="614" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_field_3_o.jpg" align="left" /> Unstable Sustension Field 2004 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/2-45_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="614" width_o="895" height_o="614" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/2-45_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Sustension 2-45 2005 aluminum ,stainless steel, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_arks_2_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_arks_2_o.jpg" align="left" /> Arks For Travel Through The Greataway 2003 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_column_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_column_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Unstable Sustension Column 2006 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_cubes_mesh_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1151" width_o="895" height_o="1151" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_cubes_mesh_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> 2 Cubes-Mesh-Unstable 2004 aluminum, stainless steel, GKD mesh, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_tusorigesa_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1348" width_o="895" height_o="1348" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_tusorigesa_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Gateway Of Tusorigesa 2001 oxide coated aluminum, stainless steel, black granite, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_synchrotronic_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_synchrotronic_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_synchrotronic_detail_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148331/sustension_synchrotronic_detail_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Synchrotronic Generator 2001 oxide coated aluminum, stainless steel, black granite, magnetism http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Erratic-Synchronization http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Erratic-Synchronization Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:26 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148311 This body of work began in 2002 shortly after the death of sculptor George Rickey and was created as an homage to him. George Rickey was a significant contributor to the field of kinetic sculpture.The Erratic Synchronization series is based on the principles of movement created through the use of a stable magnetic field. The repellent properties of magnetism form the impetus behind the movement inherent in this body of work. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_23_model_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1347" width_o="895" height_o="1347" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_23_model_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Erratic Synchronization-3 Elements @ 23 degrees (Scale Model) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism Untitled from Joseph Shaeffer on Vimeo. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_23_full1_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_23_full1_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Erratic Synchronization-3 Elements @ 23 degrees 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_23_full2_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_23_full2_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> Erratic Synchronization-3 Elements @ 23 degrees 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_2elements_2_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1218" width_o="895" height_o="1218" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148311/erratic_2elements_2_o.jpg" align="left" /> Erratic Synchronization-2 Elements (Study) 2003 aluminum, stainless steel, magnetism http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Manifest-As-Tension http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Manifest-As-Tension Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:25 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148295 …Manifest as Tension (2004-06) marks Shaeffer's first foray into a more narrative approach towards sculpture. This series follows psychological tension, an inherent part of the human condition,as it makes the transition from the sub-conscious to the conscious mind. Shaeffer then translates this psychological tension into a sculptural language through the use of material, space and form. <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_550-5_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1151" width_o="895" height_o="1151" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_550-5_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_550-5detail_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="696" width_o="895" height_o="696" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_550-5detail_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> TNS 550-5 (A Dark Tower... From The Confines Of The Mind) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_h5n1_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1343" width_o="895" height_o="1343" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_h5n1_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_h5n1_detail_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_h5n1_detail_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> TNS H5-N1 (Containment Of Anticipation... As It Becomes Aprehension) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, acrylic, thorns <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_11-0505_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1193" width_o="895" height_o="1193" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_11-0505_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_11-0505_detail_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="596" width_o="895" height_o="596" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_11-0505_detail_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_11-0505_detail2_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="696" width_o="895" height_o="696" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_11-0505_detail2_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> TNS 11-0505 (Experiences Concealed In The Void... When Observed By Those Who Know us Best) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, convex lens, thorns <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_1-967_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1347" width_o="895" height_o="1347" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_1-967_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> TNS 1-967 (T Zero...) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_7-1504_detail_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="696" width_o="895" height_o="696" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_7-1504_detail_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_7-1504_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="596" width_o="895" height_o="596" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_7-1504_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> TNS 7-1504 (Significant Thoughts... When Abandoned In The Void) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel, convex lens, thorns <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_726-4_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1347" width_o="895" height_o="1347" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_726-4_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_726-4_detail_1_905.jpg" border="0" width="895" height="1347" width_o="895" height_o="1347" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/tns_726-4_detail_1_o.jpg" align="left" /> TNS 7-26-4 (The Unresolved Argument...) 2005 aluminum, stainless steel <img src="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/IMG_9549 copy_1_905.JPG" border="0" width="895" height="671" width_o="895" height_o="671" src_o="http://payload.cargocollective.com/1/0/11276/148295/IMG_9549 copy_1_o.JPG" align="left" /> ...Manifest as Tension 2005 Installation overview http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/Confront-A-Void http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/Confront-A-Void Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:24 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 148269 Confront/(A)Void (2007-08), began as an attempt to visually reference geological formations using satellite images and layers of hand-cut paper. After cutting layer upon layer of paper, Shaeffer began to see the process as an exercise in understanding the psychology of the Void. The same Voids that appeared in …Manifest as Tension are re-visited, this time characterized as sub-conscious spaces where traumatic events are concealed, ultimately emerging as psychological tension.The same events that create this tension are also responsible for the many layered Voids formed deep within the psyche. Confront (A)Void explores these Voids in a manner that emulate their formation--the slow deposition of layer upon layer, Void create- Void fill. Although this may at first seem like a redundant exercise, closer investigation reveals an elegant solution to the conflicting nature of the problem: the creation of a physical Void to fill a psychological Void. http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/The-Epoch-Of-Encroachment http://www.studiojosephshaeffer.com/following/studiojosephshaeffer.com/The-Epoch-Of-Encroachment Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:32:22 +0000 Studio Joseph Shaeffer 146710 Joseph Shaeffer grew up in a family of conservationists, his Grandfather was the President of the National Wildlife Federation and his Father and older brother continue in his footsteps by restoring native grasslands in South Dakota and Michigan with the intention of ensuring the propagation of indigenous wildlife by providing and conserving the native prairie habitat necessary for these species to thrive. While still holding firmly to the ideals that his family continued to put into practice, as a contemporary artist, Shaeffer was often at odds with this aspect of his upbringing and had not taken any initiative to pursue these same ideals in his own work until recently with the conceptualization of a new body of work titled The Epoch of Encroachment. This work was initiated with two beliefs in mind, the first being that mankind was given the gift of a conscious mind and with this comes the ability to decide between right and wrong, yet we continue to fail in our responsibility to live symbiotically with our natural environment. Through these decisions we are only harming ourselves and ultimately destroying not only the planet itself but also our ability to exist upon it. The second belief was that nature is indeed delicate on a microcosmic level, but as a whole is ultimately more powerful than we can imagine and when called upon to protect itself, it will do so in ways we cannot yet comprehend. We are beginning to understand this on some small level by recognizing things like virus mutation and climate change. But what, ultimately, will nature do to protect itself from our trespasses? The inception point for this new body of work can be traced to the discovery of a simple object; an industrial electronic bug trap, which while fully functioning, became a habitat for a colony of wasps. The notion of this object and the implications it presented served as a basis for the artist to examine the subject of encroachment; not of mankind into the realm of nature, but rather of nature’s eventual encroachment into the world of modern man and our technologies.The Epoch of Encroachment is an attempt to convey a future scenario where nature will respond as a sentient entity by making the conscious decision to utilize aspects of human technology to both thrive in and protect itself from the environment we have thrust upon it. Evidence of the manipulation of technology by nature already exists in experiments conducted by the Russian scientist Vladimir Karamanov, director of the Laboratory of Biocybernetics of the Institute of Agrophysics. These experiments produced results showing that plants could auto-regulate their environment and establish optimal conditions for their growth by manipulating, through movement, a series of electronic switches designed to control levels of light and the amount of water being dispensed to each plant. Using these concepts as a point of reference, Shaeffer started to form the notion of how this work would begin to visually manifest. The resulting objects were achieved by incorporating natural materials like hornet’s nests, porcupine quills, thorns, beetles, plants and minerals then coupling them with industrial reliquary such as antique foundry patterns, scientific glass and machine parts. This body of work should be understood not as a literal visual record of how such things might present themselves in the future, but as a conceptual and abstract representation of this idea. As this body of work continues it will grow to include an installation expanding on the experiments of Baxter and Karamanov. Using their research as a framework, Mimosa Pudica plants will be connected electronically to a 3d printer where they will control, through nastic movement, the creation of enlarged models of pollen spores. These model spores will be constructed in the printer using actual pollen as the building material. In nature the birds, bees, wind etc. act as harbingers for the delivery of this pollen, here we use electrical impulses to carry out this same task. As these pollen models are completed they will move into glass vitrines, which will act as a conceptual incubating and staging area before release into the natural world.