QUERCUS

A project in New York, NY by Georgia Silvera Seamans
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QUERCUS is an interactive 8 foot tall cardboard sculpture showing the canopy, trunk, and underground features and functions of an oak.
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Backers: 34
Average Pledge Per Backer: $52

Funded: $1,753 of $1,515
Dates: Jul 3rd -> Jul 30th (28 days)
Project By: Georgia Silvera Seamans
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Day 4 Production

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
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Day 3 Production

July 27th - via: kickstarter.com
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Day 2 Production

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Day 1 Production

July 25th - via: kickstarter.com
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You Believed in QUERCUS--Thank You!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
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QUERCUS is Funded--Thank You!

July 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear QUERCUS Believers, THANK YOU for your support of the red oak sculpture. This morning we SURPASSED our fundraising goal before the deadline. Collectively, you pledged $1528! Backers, stay tuned for a more detailed update! - Georgia & the... (Read More)

Sneak peek: Winter

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
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Oh yeah, 55%!

July 21st - via: kickstarter.com
We only need $669 in pledges to reach our goal! Pitch in a "you believe in us" $10 or the average pledge of $49.76. Also, pass on the campaign to your network. Here's the link: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/localnaturelab/quercus.  Ahem:... (Read More)

50% Unlocked! Let's meet the artist.

July 14th - via: kickstarter.com
STATUS Yay--you've brought us to 50% of goal! Thank you. ARTIST Jen Ray of Data Vandals designed QUERCUS for Local Nature Lab. Jen has a BFA from Winthrop University. She is from North Carolina and has lived and exhibited in Berlin. Jen currently... (Read More)

Almost Halfway There!

July 11th - via: kickstarter.com
This morning I ordered the cardboard for the sculpture which clocks in at 100 pounds and will be delivered on a pallet by freight. See below for an image of the sheets. Artwork not included. ;-) White Corrugated Pads, ULINE Then I check in here... (Read More)

Strong start! QUERCUS Model Details

July 8th - via: kickstarter.com
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