Animal designed to survive on their own on a beach
“Strandbeest” is the name for the creation of an incredible Dutch artist Theo Jansen . He originally began designing these creatures as machines that would collect sand on beaches and create dunes, in order to protect the shores of Netherlands.
“Animals” that he created are simply awe inspiring. Watch his demonstration on TED.
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November 14, 2009 at 4:24 pm
submom
THIS. Is beyond amazing. Thank you! It for some strange reason reminds me of Miyazaki’s 風の谷…
November 15, 2009 at 10:04 am
Yuko (emma_zero)
Dutch has impressed me in many ways in the past… This has elevated the level a notch. I agree, Hayao Miyazaki’s “Machines” seem to have similar premitive feel to it. Howl’s Moving Castle also comes to mind.
November 17, 2009 at 7:08 pm
submom
YES! Howl’s. I completely forgot it. Indeed.