In 2010, my day job required that I drive 110 miles passing through the Altamont Pass. The Altamont Pass is a windy road through the foothills near Livermore and supports many windmills for power generation. The windmills always fascinated me. Early in the morning, before sunrise, I can see these giant towers with their slow churning blades silently working to power our cities.
The windmills inspired me to create a series of artworks celebrating the mysterious spinning blades powered by nature. I created this piece titled "Altamont Pass - Desktop" using store-purchased picture frame, recycled wood, wire and paper, and solar panels. Under sunlight (or the switched, internal incandescent light) the blade will spin.
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