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Tera Mechani 2018, Artist: Dana Albany, From Burning Man, Plaza de César Chavez Park, San Jose, California

Woman On Box
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A statue of a future woman or robot stood on a small box next to a tent in Plaza de César Chavez Park in San Jose, California.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:27:49 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6501
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The Sign
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A sign was posted next to the sidewalk by the street, rather than next to the sculpture.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:27:50 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6499
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Many Metals
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The female robot's body was a layering of many different metals.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:28:30 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6502
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Head And Shoulders
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The female robot wore a hat or a crown, and fancy earrings. Her shoulders were armored.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:28:40 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6503
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Torso and Arms
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The female robot's right hand held index finger to thumb. Her body almost appeared jeweled.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:28:43 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6504
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Legs And Knees
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The female robot's knees looked highly mechanical. Her legs were decorated with swirls of metal.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:28:46 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6505
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Robot's Feet
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The robot woman's feet were balanced on a six sided box in the center of a six sided platform.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:28:48 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6506
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Sculpted Hands
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The female robot's hands looked sculpted rather than layered with metal.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:28:57 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6507
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Face From Below
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The female robot's face as viewed from below looking up.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:29:01 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6508
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Sandal Boots
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The robot's feet wore combination boot sandals.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:29:07 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6509
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From Behind
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A view of the female robot as seen from behind with the plaza in front of her.


Tera Mechani 2018 external link   •  Artist: Dana Albany external link   •  From Burning Man external link   •  Plaza de César Chavez Park external link   •  San Jose, California external link   •  (Date Photographed: 11:29:21 Tuesday 29 May 2018)   •  (Date Published: Thursday 12 July 2018)   •  © 2018 Bryan Costales Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial License #C18_6510
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