Handmade Ocean — Two Balloons

Wave table with sunset.

Photograph by Vanessa Pridgen

Underneath the ocean "water" was an array of pistons giving the water movement.

Photograph by Kathleen Chamberlin

Assembling many textured pieces together to make an entire ocean.

Photograph by Kathleen Chamberlin

Photograph by Vanessa Pridgen

Photograph by Javan Ivey

This is the foundation for the largest mechanically-controlled set created for Two Balloons. It will become the ocean.

Photograph by Kathleen Chamberlin

Photograph by Javan Ivey

Photograph by Kathleen Chamberlin

Beth Gavigan and Elicia Beebee adding texture to the artificial water.

Photograph by Kathleen Chamberlin

Photograph by Javan Ivey

The artificial ocean from above, adding the finishing touches.

Photograph by Kathleen Chamberlin