Auckland children can now make rainbows any time the sun is shining thanks to the creativity of artists working with Callaghan Innovation.
In a unique blend of science, design, innovation, art and engineering, Auckland’s Rainbow Machine is now live for children and families to enjoy at Silo Park.
Turn the machine's bright yellow module to face the sun and make rainbows, without needing a single raindrop. If the sun’s not shining, you can still interact and play with the machine’s robust mechanics.
Scientists from Callaghan Innovation brought their expertise to the design of the optical module from which rainbow spectra are formed, enabling the concept team of architects and artists Shahriar Asdollah-Zadeh, Patrick Loo and Sarosh Mulla to bring Rainbow Machine to life. It houses eight custom-made lenses to refract light.
It will make a special appearance at Big Gay Out on 10 February and round off the summer back at Silo Park.
From April, many more families will be able to experience the excitement of Rainbow Machine as Auckland Council moves the re-locatable module to pop-up in other parts of the city.
Learn more and watch a video here.
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