Using the basket grid as a 24-hour clock, these pieces explore data related to tidal currents, solar and lunar data in polar regions and beyond.

Antarctic Explorer – Darkness to Lightness / 2007 / Reed, wood, plastic, data / 54”x36”x24” / A portable data device for the Antarctic Explorer, this piece explores the transition from complete darkness in June to 24 hour sunlight in October.

Boston Tides / 2006 / Reed, wood, data / 72”x72”x24” / Using a base of 24 hours, this piece converts various layers of data (Jan-Dec 2005) related to tides as recorded in Boston Harbor.

Antarctic Tidal Rhythms / 2006 / Reed, wood, foam, data / 96”x72”x36” / Using a base of 24 hours, this piece converts various layers of data (Jan-Dec 2005) related to tides in the Antarctic environment.

Arctic Sun - Solar Exploration Device for the Arctic / 2006 / Reed, wood, plastic, data / 72”x72”x 48” / Using a base of 48 hours, this piece converts various layers of data (July 06 – June 07) related to the tides the Arctic environment.

Twilight, Tides and Whales / 2006 / Reed, wood, data / 30”x18”x20” / This piece looks at the relationship between moon and sun rise and set, data, tidal and twilight readings taken in Provincetown, MA, and whale sightings along the New England Coast during the time frame of February – March 2006.

Antarctic Surveyor II / 2008 / Reed, wood, data / 24”x30”x28” / Looking at astronomical data during the transitional period from total darkness to 24 hour sunlight in Antarctica, this piece translates moon, sun and wind data. It is also a surveying device for calibrating one’s position along the horizon.