Monster Tree
The collaborative kinetic sculpture Monster Tree combines Fabienne’s graphic language with Christy’s inflatable monuments. The sculpture was inflated during a performance in which Christy, standing alone in the desert, beaconed the beast with Theremin music. Fabienne emerged from the crest of a hill, suitcase in hand, emanating beats that accompanied the space-age noise. Fabienne coaxed the multi-headed monster, constructed of custom-printed ripstop nylon, from the suitcase as consecutive elements—branches and body parts—filled with air. The nomadic beast, which resembled a Joshua Tree, swayed and thrust its way into the desert landscape, serenaded by the melody of “Summertime” on the Theremin.
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MAY 24, 2003 - MAY 25, 2003
“Welcome back to HDTS for another go round in the desert. Bigger and better is an understatement. HDTS has gone from a handful of artists to nearly a stadiumful. We’ve put together the following suggested itinerary to help you plan your time in the desert. Be sure to bring along plenty of water and sunscreen during your visit. Please be aware that the distances between sites can be fairly long.
Suggested HDTS 2 Itinerary:
Saturday morning: Show up at The Projects on Acoma in Yucca Valley to pick up a map and publication.
Saturday 10:00-6:00 view sites 1,2,3,4,5,6
8:00 pm. Drive along hwy 62 to see light pieces on site 5
8:00-10:00pm. Dinner at Palms
10:00pm. after party at Site 7*
Sunday 12:00-6:00 view site 1,2,3,4,5,6”
—From the HDTS 2 catalogue
