Paige tashner

Did a little experimenting with pre-made metal rings to see if they would look nice and work well. And they did! I hot glued them...

Cat Form #2 is ready to be cut!! But it will have to wait. I'm shivering with antici........................................................

Cat Form #1 is covered with the first layer of papier-mâché and it looks amazing! So amazing that now I'm wondering how I can just add...

Cat Form #1 is covered is chicken wire. Took me about 18-20 hours. Sheesh! Lots of blood was shed, lots of swearing was heard. Luckily I...

Man, oh, man! I am a lucky kitty. Not only did my new shop mates, Jeff and Caroline, kick ass at clearing out the shop but my friends,...

We're building Purr Pods...FINALLY!!! This week I hope to finish the rolling platform on which each cat will be built before the weekend....

The Purr Pods' fundraising campaign is up and running. Please consider supporting my next crazy art endeavor with a contribution (every...

The Purr Pods' fundraiser is up and running! Check it out! (https://fundrazr.com/purrpodsatburningman2019) Please spread the love about...

Got the word that Stardust's going to the big Maker Faire in San Mateo! I'm still processing it. That's a huge and cool thing to do....

Knowing my limitations will (hopefully) prove to be my strength. I am moving forward on the plan to make forms that I will then use to...

Not surprised. It's kind of a big deal. I want to do the best sculptures I can and make this as much of a community effort as I can. I'm...

The Purr Pods have a build space!! And it's about 2 miles from my house!!!!! I met the tenants at an East Bay Burner meet and greet over...

Still figuring out the method to my madness that is the Purr Pods. Since I have absolutely no experience in constructing large scale...

Form of...Black Rock City Honoraria Grant recipient! Holy shit!!! The Purr Pods are going to Burning Man. At first, I was stunned. Then I...

The Purr Pods received a Black Rock City Honoraria Grant for 2019. That's two years in a row! I'm in shock and grateful and very panicky...

Well, Stardust did not get a Black Rock City Honoraria Grant this year. And that's OK! I did apply to bring it to the big Maker Faire in...

Spent an entire week (not counting prep work) on the road devoted to bringing Stardust to my beloved hometown of Portland, Oregon for...

We made it to Portland! It has rained and snowed but we did it! We built Stardust and it's ready for Portland visitors. Go to the...

Stardust has shipped to Portland. I'm bringing the more delicate interior lights and the super long (16'+!) Cosmic Rays strapped on top...

Stardust is heading north to the Portland Winter Light Festival. I'm so stoked! Part of the process of shipping it is cleaning, repairing...