Posts Tagged ‘Kinetic’
Kinetic Art – Sculpture in Motion
Kinetic art is art that depends on motion for its effect. The motion can be provided in many ways – through wind, electricity or by relying on a bystander to provide power, such as cranking a handle. Sculpture in Motion is an exhibition of Kinetic art at the Atlanta Botanical gardens that runs through October 31st 2008. 16 of the most prominent kinetic artists are showing 25 different kinetic sculptures that harness the forces of nature. Wind power, solar power, sound waves and even human energy are used to create beautiful movement that changes over time. “Installations were starting to happen in the 60’s and 70’s when I was beginning and I think that really influenced me”, artist Kristina Lucas told us. “I’m not really content to make a little object that just sits there but something that you can immerse yourself in and walk around and be a part of is just more interesting.” Susan Pascal Beran told us about the appeal of the unpredictable. “I love wind motion and water motion when it is most random because it gives my sculptures the depth of an ever changing composition and an ever changing dance. It also reflects the flow of the planet. It’s like riding a wave – you just have to be there in the moment and I think that’s what my sculptures do. They just allow the viewer to release and relax and get outside their stressful little worlds.”
a Jean Tinguely kinetic sculpture
This is part of Le Paradis Fantastique, outside of the Moderna Museet in Stockholm.
Ralfonso – Kinetic Art, Water and Light & Sculptures
Kinetic, Light and Water Sculptures for Modern Architecture. This is a general intro movie to my kinetic and light art for public places. For more info and movies please see www.ralfonso.com
Len Lye – Kinetic Sculptures
This is an excerpt from 1987 Doodlin’ documentary. For more information about Len Lye please visit his foundation; www.govettbrewster.com This New Zealand born artist is an inspiration for me.
Solar Powered Kinetic Animal Sculptures.
Development of my Eadweard Muybridge / Theo Jansen inspired kinetic paper animals. Featured are a solar powered horse followed by a horse and some Giraffes controlled by a Basic Stamp 2 micro-controller. A kit version of the kinetic horse is now available for you to own. Follow the link for details: www.clockworkrobot.com Music credit: ‘Sawdust & Diamonds’ by ‘Joanna Newsom’.
Maker Profile – Kinetic Wave Sculptures on MAKE: television
Reuben Margolin, a Bay Area visionary and longtime maker, creates totally singular techno-kinetic wave sculptures. Using everything from wood to cardboard to found and salvaged objects, Reubens artwork is diverse, with sculptures ranging from tiny to looming, motorized to hand-cranked. Focusing on natural elements like a discrete water droplet or a powerful ocean eddy, his work is elegant and hypnotic. Also, learn how ocean waves can power our future. Learn more about Reuben at www.reubenmargolin.com