These are the instructions for said DIY Light-Based Briefcase MultiTool...
My DIYLBBMT is to be used for both those that want to diminish the effects of SAD, or Seasonal Affective Disorder, and for the population of people that want to enjoy the artwork of Dan Flavin and have either a fear of commitment, or are simple on-the-go individuals who like to travel with artwork. So here goes:
1. Get an awesome old briefcase or suitcase (depending on size requirements or susceptibility of SAD). My case is a sweet number from 1987, in the oh-so-fashionable shade of 80s burgundy.
2. You'll also need three or more battery powered fluorescent lights (I found some at Home Depot), some velcro, aluminum (optional) foil, glue (I used Gorilla Glue), and a shite-load of batteries (I gots mine at Home Depot).
3. Cover the inside of the case as best you can with aluminum foil (optional), use glue to keep a grip on things.
4. While the glue sets up, attach the velcro to the back of the aluminum lights. Once the glue sets up (try and shoot for overnight), stick the other side of the velcro in a corresponding pattern to the inside of the case.
5. Put the shite-load of batteries in the fluorescent lights and stick 'em. This is about what yours should look like at some point.
Now, simply leave open and enjoy your DIY Flavin, or stick your face down in there for some light therapy!
