"You Are Magic" is an interactive inflatable sculpture designed to inspire wonder and evoke the power of collaboration. When two people hold hands with each person touching one of the handprint sensors, they complete an electrical circuit and the deflated sculpture comes to life, expanding into the words "You Are Magic." The sculpture fills with air, growing larger the longer participants hold hands. But as soon as they release their hands the circuit is broken, and the sculpture deflates into a crumpled pile of fabric on the ground.
"You Are Magic" was originally created for Arlington County, Virginia's Cultural Affairs Division as part of their Arlington Art Truck program. Fabrication assistance was provided by Caroline Hayes Charuk, Abigail Stiers, Kirsten Angerbauer and Evan Beck.
