Once Jin Choi had the total crocheted lace ribbon built it was then Thomas Shine’s turn to take over and get this 2 to 3 ton lace ribbon suspended in the air!
First the lace ribbon was sewn onto a mesh grid to keep the ribbon from sagging. Also, the ribbon had to be able to curve so plastic tubing was attached horizontally to the top and bottom of the ribbon and also some pieces of 8 feet tall tubing was placed vertically. The mesh and tubing gave the ribbon structure and support.
Then the ribbon had to be suspended over the canal. A crane, large metal posts and hundreds of cables were used to lift and hang the art! An amazing feat of engineering!
Plastic poles and mesh.
Sewing the ribbon to the mesh.
Crane in place to lift crocheted lace ribbon for installation.
See how the poles and mesh give the crochet lace ribbon some structure so it will not sag but can still curve over the canal.
One small section of the crocheted lace ribbon suspended over the canal. It looks like it is floating in mid air! Amazing!
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