Documented artwork / interactive light and sound installation

DiscoBug

A rotating, mirror-covered Volkswagen Bug combines disco music with visitor-controlled lighting. The studio provides a technical rider and lists DiscoBug among named works offered for rental or sale.

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Year / version: Not documented
Materials: VW Bug, mirrors
Documented setting: unknown
Dimensions: 36-foot diameter footprint; 17 feet tall
Dimensions apply to: Studio technical rider’s installed footprint and height; vehicle dimensions and transport packing are not specified.
Availability: Unconfirmed

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How this work was made and presented

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Visitors become lighting operators

The festival’s archived DiscoBug entry describes a rotating, mirror-covered Volkswagen with a public control panel, disco music and fog. It is a performance environment as well as a sculptural object. A new host should clarify which effects are included and permitted.

Portland Winter Light Festival — DiscoBug ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11

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Which effects and participant controls would operate at the venue?

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Historical festival and venue record

From Light City to Portland

The presenter credits Tyler FuQua Creations, identifies the work as created for Light City in Baltimore, and lists a Portland presentation at World Trade Center Plaza. The archive does not confirm present availability, condition or the transport and installation package.

Portland Winter Light Festival — DiscoBug ↗ · Reviewed 2026-10-11

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What current condition report and installation rider can the artist provide?

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Interactive art installations ↗Light art installations ↗Sound art installations ↗