The whole idea behind Five Ton Crane is that artists working in concert can accomplish so much more than any one person could working alone. Lead artist Sean Orlando observed, “It’s remarkable what creative heights people can reach when they work together. More than 70 artists and makers participated in the creation of the Raygun Gothic Rocketship under the auspices of Five Ton Crane, a collective of Bay Area artists and inventors. Pier 14 provides a fitting and fantastic backdrop for this whimsical work of art.” Sign up today and get 50 off for 3 months on a Premium Plan.
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As the third in a series of large-scale sculptures to be installed temporarily at Pier 14, we are confident that this compelling piece will engage people and enhance their experience of the area. So you heard about us on the Rocketship podcast and now youre ready for your next digital marketing adventure. Synopsis: Astronauts (Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, John Emery, Noah Beery, Jr., and Hugh OBrien) blast off to explore the moon on. Original title: Rocketship X-M (Expedition Moon). The installation will be illuminated for nighttime viewing.Īccording to Port of SF Executive Director, Monique Moyers, “We at the Port are charged with creating opportunities for residents and visitors alike to connect with San Francisco’s spectacular waterfront. Rocketship X-M is a film directed by Kurt Neumann with Lloyd Bridges, Osa Massen, John Emery, Noah Beery Jr. The sculpture will be accompanied by a companion piece, the Rocket Stop designed by Alan Rorie, which tells the story of the Rocketship’s exploits, providing route, schedule and other information. The Rocketship, poised as if to board passengers for a typical run to a nearby stellar destination, will remain at the Pier 14 Tidal Plaza, at the base of Mission Street, on San Francisco’s Embarcadero for a 14-month temporary exhibition.
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