‘Pontem’ Acrobatic Apparatus
Final Animation by Houston Odum in Rhino
Designing Motion in Frames on SketchUp
Preliminary Modeling by Joelle Gonzalez
Working on the Acrobridge project back in the summer of 2020 was a massive exercise in collaborative problem-solving. I served as an Associate Creative for this open-bid acrobatic apparatus, which required us to find a unique balance between aesthetic design and structural logic.
Our process moved from initial movement design and conceptualization all the way to a physics-tested 1:1 scale model and final execution. It was a true team effort to ensure we met the specific performance needs of the acrobats while maintaining rigorous safety standards.
I want to credit the entire team who brought this apparatus to life: Houston Odum, Bradlee Hager, Joshua Lawson, and myself.
Special thanks to everyone listed in the video for their contributions to the project:
- Apparatus Creators: Houston Odum, Bradlee Hager, Joelle Gonzalez, and Joshua Lawson.
- Special Thanks: Chad Leslie, Sonya St. Martin, Semans Art Fund
- Music: "Water" by The Sugarcubes, courtesy of One Little Indian Records.
- Contact & Licensing: Houston Odum (houston.circus@gmail.com).