Die Fliegende Tanzenfunke
German, literally “The Flying Dancing Sparks”, a play on the “Aviators” desire to chase electrical-storms in which to play wing-top tennis.
Who
- Michel Ludwig (“Baron von Sturmstommer”)
- SKoT McDonald (“Kaptain Velloschet”)
What
- Mockup of a 3m winged prop plane wing equipped with ball sports and lights, banking and diving into cloud
Why
- “Living Work Of Art” entry for Beaux Arts Ball 2011. Won “Most Crazy/Elaborate Costume” Award.
How
- Swarfomat-cut aerofoil section
- Smoke machine for cloud
- Twinkly fairy lights in the wing as “St Elmo's Fire”