"Requiem for the Super Ball©" - The Sphaeracista Tests and Test Clips

One of the components of the exhibition, Requiem for the Super Ball©, was a 77 minute tripdych video of Super Balls being shot out of a pneumatic canon into a custom built glass ballistic tank.  The results were filmed with a Phantom Flex Hi-Def camera and photographed at 2800 fps.  The final video is mesmerizing, but the tests and test clips are equally as exciting.

Enjoy the process as it unfolds! 

- The Founders

Here are the original tests of the canon and the initial tests of the ballistic glass

I.S.S. in the Real World: Spinsters and Gemmae

The I.S.S. has been popping up all over the country lately.  From the Five Boros of New York to the Suburbs of Pittsburgh.

Check it out:

A family tradition takes on new life with the sponsorship of the I.S.S.  Co-founder, Henry J. Simonds, enjoyed a bike outing at the Five Boro Bike Ride with his father and buddy John - 

The I.S.S. Spinsters.

Our friend the bodega lady takes a self-portrait (instead of a picture of the I.S.S. Spinsters)

The Spinsters before the ride. (Look at those handsome jerseys!)

Father and Son after the ride, waiting for the Staten Island Ferry

The Spinsters have done it.

Henry and Pop.

Some other sightings of the Sphaeragemmae:

The Simonds Cousins Show off their SB Rings.

This is a great man and an even greater Sphaeralogist. 

 (Nick and ZeShan's buddy, who - whenever he comes over to their house - always accessorizes with these I.S.S. earrings.)

He makes the I.S.S. proud!

- THE FOUNDERS

Walk Tall and Stay Dry Sphaeralogists!

Find here the latest I.S.S. Accessories Made for the Artists and Fleas' I.S.S. Pop-up Shop.

I.S.S. Speedsters Crush the Zoo!

Team I.S.S. Speedsters rocked their colors at the 2012 Wilderness Conservation Society "Run for the Wild".  The team of dedicated sphaeralogists raised over $2300.00 towards supporting lion habitat conservation.  Thanks to Melissa, Kate, Christy, Caleb, Jeff, Tom, Ben, and Moose for a great first outing for the I.S.S. Adventurers Club.

Cheers,  The Founder

I.S.S. in the Real World - Super Balls Abound! -

Two recent sightings of Hypersphaerae.

Real estate maven, Ms. Lucarelli,  demonstrates how to properly rock an I.S.S. ring.

Unbeknownst to the I.S.S. leadership, the unquestionably cool Casey Kelbaugh (of Slideluck Fame) keeps a bouncy on hand at all times.  Always within reach of his signature scent.

Oh, great sightings!

The Founders

I.S.S. Pop-UP Shop at Artists and Fleas!

Hey Sphaeralogists!

This past weekend, the I.S.S. went public.  Co-Founder and Chief Sphaeralogist, Henry J. Simonds, brought the Sphaeragemmae and Sphaeravesti to this hipster market place on April 21st and 22nd.  The weather was hit or miss to say the least, but we feel like it was a good first foray into the REAL world.

We may be popping up elsewhere, but - in the meantime - enjoy these photos from the weekend.

Cheers,

The Founders

The Pop-Up Shop

The Latest I.S.S. Canes

The Lovely Liz Domenstrates

"Requiem for the Super Ball©" works on ARTSICLE.com

Artist and I.S.S. Co-Founder, Henry J. Simonds, has joined the stable of artists on the new start-up venture, Artsicle.  The website is designed as a way to give artists exposure to new buyers and markets, by giving them a platform to have their work shown.  The service also allows members to rent works. This lets both temporary dwellers and new buyers who may want to live with a piece first to try things out on loan.  Our friend Dan is involved on the curation side, so we are pleased to be a part of the venture.

The links below take you to:

The Site: http://www.artsicle.com/artists/
Henry's Profile: http://www.artsicle.com/artists/Henry-Simonds 
and the Works: http://www.artsicle.com/artists/Henry-Simonds/collection

I hope you'll share this with all your collector and artist friends.  Also, real estate brokers looking to spruce up a space.

Cheers,

The Founders