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Documented artwork / kinetic aerial-performance sculpture

The Heron Project

Christina Sporrong

A kinetic sculpture designed for aerial performance and audience interaction. Artist testimony describes fire wings and a structure used for climbing, hanging and gathering.

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Image from the project source for The Heron Project
Image: spitfireforge.com ↗© Kate Russell Photography (as credited at source)

At a glance

Year / version
2009 debut in artist CV; 2008 in later artist interview
Materials
Not documented
Documented setting
unknown
Dimensions
Not documented
Dimensions apply to
Not documented
Availability
Unconfirmed

Places & versions

Installation history

Historical presentations. A past installation does not establish the current location or suitability for a new site.

  1. 2009

    Taos, New Mexico

    City
    Taos
    State / region
    NM
    Country
    United States (inferred; not independently confirmed)
    Start year
    2009
    Date meaning
    premiere

    Installation details checked 2026-10-17.

    Installation source

  2. 2010

    Chalk the Block Street Arts Fair, El Paso, Texas

    City
    El Paso
    State / region
    TX
    Country
    United States (inferred; not independently confirmed)
    Event
    Chalk the Block Street Arts Fair
    Start year
    2010

    Installation details checked 2026-10-17.

    Installation source

  3. 2011

    Voodoo Festival, New Orleans, Louisiana

    City
    New Orleans
    State / region
    LA
    Country
    United States (inferred; not independently confirmed)
    Event
    Voodoo Festival
    Start year
    2011

    Installation details checked 2026-10-17.

    Installation source

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