Nicole Cousino

Swan Shanty drawing

SwanShanty
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Come on board the SwanShanty, an avian ice flotilla of sorts. A shanty with grace, SwanShanty is a 6-foot tall swan that is simultaneously shack and sleigh. The fisherman/woman can climb inside the cozy chamber
for a bit of fishing or, if the hole proves not to be ideal, they can simply open the swan’s wings to allow the swan to drift across the lake to a new site for better fishing.

The structure will be mounted on muffler pipes, have workable wings and a hand brake system. The exterior will be in recycled water bottles, for insulation, provided by the recycling center at the University of Minnesota.

This project wasn't possible due to ice conditions. Nicole will be back next year to take everyone for a ride.