Le Attrata

At its core, le Attrata is about the embodiment of what one is attracted to. Rather than being irrationally drawn to or disoriented by heat and light, these moths have embraced fire. They have become it, rather than allowing for it to consume them. 

The sculpture contains 3 turbine driven blast furnaces that erupt into the moths, creating a unique and spectacular fire show. The sound and heat of the turbine driven moths is like no other, captivating and maybe a little terrifying. 

The moths perch atop 3 metal spires, the bases stretching across the ground to support richly finished douglas fir benches. Glowing chrysalis surround the sculpture, making an intriguing and welcoming space, even when the fires are out. 

Le Attrata is currently installed at Chatsworth House, Bakewell, UK, as part of the Radical Horizons exhibition.

show history: 

Radical Horizons, Chatsworth, UK, 2022, full sculpture, no fire

Decompression, San Francisco, CA, 2017, 1 moth, no fire

Precompression, NIMBY, Oakland, CA, 2017  1 moth, with fire

Maker Faire, San Mateo, CA, 2017,  full sculpture, with fire

Crucible Gala, the Crucible, Oakland, CA, 2017,  1 moth, with fire

Ghostship Halloween, San Francisco, CA, 2016,  full sculpture, no fire

Decompression, San Francisco CA, 2016, 1 moth, no fire

Burning Man, Black Rock City, NV, 2016,  full sculpture, with fire