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The Bouquet of Poppies
The Poppies, symbol of Morpheus.
The movements of the Bouquet of Poppies are animated by the wind that carries them.
This bucolic installation arouses the curiosities and the wonder.
Poppies are the symbol of Morpheus, mythological god of dreams. Source of inspiration of many artists, in the language of the flowers they incarnate in particular the fragile ardor as well as the consolation. They have been associated with the XX century, especially in the Commonwealth countries, to the memory of fallen combatants.
The installation
Each Poppy is an independent kite that needs to be positioned and stabilized. It’s a performance that requires patience and special attention. Flight possibilities are therefore limited to the quality and strength of the wind.
Informations
Appendix 1: The bouquet of Poppies (kite flying)
• 5 to 9 devices
• Deployment, setting: 1 hour
• Floor area: 500 m² (approximately)
• Flight height: 5 to 10 m.
• Optimal wind: from 2 to 4 Bft
(aesthetic operation of the whole)
For 1 device:
The ground restraint is ensured either:
– By an metalic stake pushed down the ground
– By a bag of sand (or other materials) of about 5kg
The connection to the device is made by a clamping line in
polyester and Dyneema
Security flight zones
Alain Micquiaux ensures his own anchors and the visual marking of the taut lines. The lines used are made of polyethylene fiber and / or polyester.
The flight zones are free from any other aircraft in order to make the installation readable for the public and to limit lines breaks caused by third parties. If he deems it necessary, the organizer may carry out, at his own expense, the marking of the installation area by stakes of a maximum height of 50 cm (above ground) and white markings (or similar). In untagged areas, each line is marked 70 cm from the ground by a red ribbon.
Flight Conditions and Security
So that my installations can fly and therefore be the most rich in emotions, the wind must “want it”.
Kites work with this energy. By obligation of respect of this condition, I realize a performance in the deployment of a quantity often very important of kites.
Basic safety rules for kite flying.
Use common sense whatever the occasion.
Prohibition to fly near electric lines, telephone, antennas, etc … The wire of a kite is charged with moisture and becomes electrical conductor.
Do not fly during thunderstorms. The wire of a kite is charged with moisture and becomes electrical conductor.
Prohibition of flying near airports, aerodromes, heliports and within a radius of 10 km. Beyond this limit, the maximum legal flight height is 50 to 100 meters according to the legislation and its interpretation.
Do not fly ready for homes on roads and wooded areas. The wind is bad and unstable, kites are easily attached to obstacles. A clear place is recommended.
Do not fly above the public. When falling, a kite and its lines can cause serious injury.
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