by Michael Christian

Interstellar traveler? Interesting tripod? Intergalactic terrorist? Impressive toilet?

The inspiration for I.T. is drawn from my childhood memories of 1950’s science fiction creatures, notably the War of the World’s creature with its large red beacon ray vaporizing those in its path. This piece is an intimidating structure but quite benign and peaceful once engaged. Its intense red spotlight “eye’ will sense people approaching, and direct is gaze towards them. Its most compelling element is the feeling of being suspended 30 feet above the ground without visible obstruction between you and the ground. Climbing the piece will be challenging as you slowly extend on the ladder like structure until you are literally crawling on a catwalk into its center chamber.