I have engaged in numerous public projects that were co-created by many talented people. Here is a look at some of them (photo credit’s in process–thank you all):
The Steampunk Treehouse, by 5 Ton Crane,
I was fortunate to spend many hours fabricating and installing the treehouse.
Photo by Zachary Wasserman
Treehouse with Neverwas Haul and KSW’s Steam Engine “Hortense.”
Steaming Tree
Team effort.
Inside
Raygun Gothic Rocketship, by 5 Ton Crane,
I contributed rayguns and bronze mission pennants, as well as supporting numerous installs, and building one really big dustproof kitchen in the desert.
Bronze mission pennant I created. Design by Jody Medich
Bronze mission pennant I created. Design by Jody Medich
Bronze mission pennant I created. Design by Jody Medich
Bronze mission pennant I created. Design by Jody Medich
Two of my rayguns: the Plasma Pulse Thruster, and the Electron Ray.
One of my rayguns: the Electron Ray.
The RGR Rover, by Tom Sepe and crew.
Photo credit forthcoming…
I have run the stage builds for two Home Season performances in Heron Alley as well as set fabrication for SOAR.
the Raft
I built this with Jay Kravitz for a commercial fashion shoot.
I contributed a couple of embroideries to this tapestry of talent.
Minna Window #3 by 5 Ton Crane
Embroidery by Grant Diffendaffer
Embroidery by Grant Diffendaffer
Embroidery by Grant Diffendaffer
The Decameron
The Quest:
Michael Sturtz: Director /Producer of the Quest at Curiosity Camp 2014 and photography by Eric Gillet
I built this 150′ cardboard slide down a hillside with my partner Mateo PTMD.
Latham Square: by ReBar Design, Engineered Artworks, and Paul Mirocha.
I was a partner in the carpentry and installation of this project.
Star Star Roadhouse:
I was one hand of many who built this large performance venue and camp spearheaded by Nectar Productions.

Photo by Elizabeth Castaneda
The Teahouse: Design by Sarah Hedden, Project Management Tyson Ayers. Ropework by the crew.
I did carpentry and provided design feedback.
Storied Haven by Bree Hylkema and 5 Ton Crane
I salvaged and laid the hardwood floors.
Storied Haven at Black Rock City, 2015.
by Cate Boadway
by Cate Boadway
by Cate Boadway
by Cate Boadway
by Cate Boadway
by Imogen Jolly Gal
by Kiki Anderson
Bookshelf by Gomez. Art books by Five Ton Crane
Gingerbread Family
Las Cucarachas
Berkeley² at the Moffit Library. I created the board that says “Student Activities.”
Student Activities Board, Sproul Plaza, U.C. Berkeley. Art by Five Ton Crane
Student Activities. Wood, paper, colored pencil, & acrylic. Digital fabrication & handcraft by Grant Diffendaffer
S.O.G.A Garden, U.C. Berkeley. Art by Five Ton Crane
Capitol Theater, by Five Ton Crane
I designed the theater seat end-caps and laid much of the tile floor. I also took these photos (and most on this page).
Theater Marquis.
Capitol Theater by Five Ton Crane
Grill by Sean Orlando, Hood Ornament by Jo Slota, Poster by Imogen Speer.
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V.I.P. Entrance by Clifford Florio. Laser cut steel and powder coat.
Ticket Booth Steps by Clifford Florio and Stephanie Shipman.
Tile Design by Bree Hylkema. Handiwork by Grant Diffendaffer, Ake & Leslie Grunditz and team).
Black Sox Licorice Pastilles, by Mike Woolson
Red Scares by Mike Woolson.
Concession stand by Derrick Gomez. Photo of the artist. Candy by Mike Woolson. Newspaper by Heather Smith and Audrey Nieh.
Concession Stand. Case by Derrick Gomez, candy by Mike Woolson.
Kokolores still. Choreography by Jodi Power.
Grill by Sean Orlando, Hood ornament by Jo Slota.
Ironwork by Josh St. John
Kokolores Movie Poster. By Jay Kravitz and Becca Henry.
Definitely not booze.
Kokolores still. Choreography by Jodi Power.
Film reel by Ubin Li
The Picnic: By Director Allen White and Bree Hylkema.
The Picnic
The Picnic: By Director Allen White and Bree Hylkema.
The Picnic: By Director Allen White and Bree Hylkema.
Step tiles by Sara Chieco.
Capitol Theater Crew List
Capitol Theater. By Five Ton Crane. Theater seat end-cap design by Grant Diffendaffer. Photo Copyright Grant Diffendaffer
Red Scares by Mike Woolson.
Rear view mirror.
The train!
Capitol Theater by Five Ton Crane
Mural and gold leaf by Tania Seabock
Ironwork by Josh St. John
By Max Chen
Dashboard and instruments by Michael Sturtz. Pedals by Max Chen.
Film reels
Ubin Li with her design.
The Picnic: By Director Allen White and Bree Hylkema.
This is ceramic popcorn.
Film reels by Ubin Li and Meghan Murray Jones.
Hood ornament by Jo Slota.
Hood ornament by Jo Slota.
Concession Stand by Derrick Gomez
Hanuman Sculpture by Leslie and Ake Grunditz.
Mural and gold leaf by Tania Seabock.
Mural and gold leaf by Tania Seabock.
Poster by Imogen Speer
Ironwork by Josh St. John.
Ironwork by Josh St. John.
Kissin’ Mints by Mike Woolson.
Old Money by Katie Keech.
Edible Complex by Mike Woolson.
Lil’ Dipper by Mike Woolson.
Marquis Paintings by Imogen Speer. Hanuman sculpture by Leslie and Ake Grunditz
Tilework by Sara Chieco
Jumbo Bubble by Mike Woolson. Sconce by Bonnie Heras.
California Snowflakes by Mike Woolson. & Katie Keech
Wallpaper by Bree Hylkema. Popcorn maker graphic design by Sheena McNeal.
V.I.P Entrance, by Clifford Florio
Brass and Mica Chandelier by Bonnie Heras
Film Reel by Megan Murray Jones
Film Reel by Megan Murray Jones
Trunk full of custom art film reels.
Design by Grant Diffendaffer
Design by Grant Diffendaffer
Design by Grant Diffendaffer
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