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8-bit Botanyby ~huang

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This is an environmental project I started one day out of boredom, combining my love for the retro Mario games and interactive art. Each plant is built using Perler beads, which are assembled on a pegboard and fused together with heat from a clothes iron. Although the beads are normally intended for flat, 2D designs, I found a way to attach multiple sections to effectively construct 3D figures.

The idea behind this project was to introduce a subtle but fun element into the environment that people could enjoy. I gave myself roughly 2 months to produce as many plants as time would allow, and placed them around the University of Florida campus on the final day of classes. The pipes come in four colors, and each one functions as a small container that contains a note inside with a friendly message for whomever finds it.

My hope was to bring a smile to people who come across them, taking their mind of the stress of exams even if only for a moment. I placed them both indoors and outdoors around high-traffic areas for maximum exposure. Those who come across one are encouraged to take it as a souvenir.

I realize the term "8-bit Botany" is somewhat of a misnomer because these plants are based on the Super Mario World design, a 16-bit game, but "8-bit" rolls off the tongue better.

~UrbanCinderella Jul 18, 2012

This is a really cool idea. What was the response?

*Nacome May 5, 2012 Hobbyist Digital Artist

Man, I would have loved to find something like this around my campus. :0

~MOLD123 Apr 29, 2012

Totally featuring this in the next comic! ;]

~daskull Apr 28, 2012

cool!

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