“Fresnel Fiat Lux”

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.

Fresnel lenses shimmer as an iridized strip of ripple
dissects Youghiogheny vermillion heads and tails.

 


Finished panel

“Fresnel Fiat Lux”
Shiawassee Arts Center
 

Design
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Playing with the Fresnel design



Adding Spectrum

Adding iridized Spectrum



Fit the Zinc

Fit the zinc



Extendng Yogi

Extending the Yogi with Oceana


Locking lens

Locking the lens in zinc
 
 
Fresnel Fiat Lux

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Fresnel Fiat Lux"
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Panel Size: 13 x 47 inches

Glass: Youghiogheny, Spectrum, Oceana & Fresnel lenses
Augustin-Jean-Fresnel (1788-1827) invented the catadioptic
glass lens still used in lighthouses today.

Panel constructed with 1/2" and 3/4" reinforced zinc.

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