65 Foot Skyscraper Constructed in Rockefeller Center Using Erector Set Pieces

Over the last class , artistChris Burdenand his assistants have been painstakingly constructing a gigantic 16,000 pounding , 65 foot skyscraper using replicated untarnished steelErector setpieces . The work , entitled “ What My Dad Gave Me ” was inspired by the marvellous buildings in Manhattan - which is why the slice was carted from Los Angeles and latterly installed smack dab in the middle ofRockefeller Center .

Burden ’s captivation with applied science and computer architecture began ahead of time on and think that Erector sets and similar toys are “ the tools we apply to infuse children into how to be adult . ” He also take note that a youngster could have build his creation , theoretically , if given enough clock time and parts . Still , the piece of work is telling ( although it is no100 human foot Lego column ) . If you would like to check it out in person , the exhibit is formally slat to open today as part of Rockefeller Center ’s program of monumental outdoor exhibition and it will be on display there until July 19th . [ NYT ]

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