A Kinetic Window Installation
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My wife and I used to travel to Newfoundland for the holidays by taking the bus to Sydney, the ferry to Port aux Basques and another bus to Corner Brook. I enjoyed the cozy feeling of being out of time like the adult version of dozing in the back seat of your parent's car. This installation is for all the people in transit during the holidays.

Sponsored by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Association this animatronic installation filled the windows at 122 Portland St. as part of their holiday celibrations.

Display by Chris Little
Original Score by Brad Conrad
Scenic Painting by Tony Owen
Video by Mel Hattie

A Kinetic Window Installation
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When hurricane Fiona hit NS, I thought, “What will the Sable Island horses do?” I wasn’t alone. The CBC tracked down an answer. Turns out they hunker down together behind the larger sand dunes. It should be no suprise that this herd, born from a dozen shipwrecks and left alone for 300 years, is able to take care of itself. Still, I was struck by this collective moment of empathy for these creatures that otherwise go about their lives without our help or attention.

Sponsored by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Association this animatronic installation filled the windows at 122 Portland St. as part of their holiday celibrations.

Display by LoHiFi
Score by Brad Conrad
Video by Mel Hattie

A Kinetic Window Installation
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”I will never know what Minke whales think about as they migrate each year to the tropics, but each time I travel home for the holidays, I think about them.”

Sponsored by the Downtown Dartmouth Business Association this animatronic whale installation filled the windows at 122 Portland St. as part of their Lights of Dartmouth outdoor art festival.

Installation by Chris Little
Musical score by Brad Conrad
Video by Mel Hattie

A Kinetic Window Installation
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This display is a tribute to all who are suspended between their homes and the people they love during the holidays. Whether by plane, bus, or jet pack, this journey is filled with both melancholy and anticipation. In 2020, many could not make this trip while others had no choice.

This installation was part of the Downtown Dartmouth Business Association's Lights of Dartmouth outdoor art festival in December of 2020.

Installation by Chris Little
Musical score by Brad Conrad
Video by Mel Hattie

At the Morris Museum, A Smithsonian Affiliate
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“They arrived as honored guests, tasked with solving a royal riddle with speed and discretion. Now they have just hours to find the amulet, repair the dream machine and broker peace between warring houses. But first they must evade the royal guards and their net cannons.”

The Morris Museum, a Smithsonian affiliate chose this work to be part of their six-month exhibit titled A Cache of Kinetic Art - Simply Steampunk which included 11 other kinetic artists from across North America.

Installation by Chris Little and Theofani Pitsiavas

An Animatronic Window Display
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Hard-working bugs train and spar in a rundown 1950’s gym. An ant does crunches, another skips rope. Ladybug works the heavy bag. A mantis shadow boxes. A butterfly and bee spar in the ring. These characters are brougt to life with old fashioned gears and gizmos as well as modern servos and electronic controllers.

Installation by Chris Little and Theofani Pitsiavas