Mechanical engineer and artist Hariz Redzic recently erected a series of semi-opaque birdhouses along the bank of a lake at Mount Trashmore Park. Each contained likenesses of birds, nearly visible in their homes. They’re part of a much larger work with pieces that change as people walk among them, with moving parts, sounds and even how the light plays with its elements.
“They’re sleeping,” he said. “They’ll be moving soon.”
An Australian team of scientists, engineers and educators recently built and unveiled the art installation, “Where Wonder Grows: Sanctuary.” It’s in the southeast area of Mount Trashmore between the giant hill and a lake and will remain through mid-December…