Quirkiness of Human Thought: Kinetic Sculptures

2024 Author: Seth Attwood | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 15:55

In recent years, kinetic art has been at its peak of popularity, because masters who have mastered light and movement manage to achieve an amazing effect - to overcome the static nature of sculpture. In our review - 8 of the most original examples of how art objects come to life.

1. Fantastic gear from artist Limey Young

Kinetic sculpture by South Korean artist Laimi Young

Limey Young is a true virtuoso. The master manages to design the most complex mechanisms from boards, microprocessors, servos and other mechanical devices. When put into action, his kinetic sculptures have a magnetic effect on the audience, because it is simply impossible for an ordinary person to solve the riddle of the mechanism.

2. Silhouettes of cars from metal spheres

Kinetic sculpture at the BMW Museum

The kinetic sculpture appeared in the BMW Museum several years ago, but it still inspires delight. 714 metal spheres are folded in the form of car models of different model years.

3. Wing flap from Bob Potts

Kinetic sculpture by Bob Potts

70-year-old sculptor Bob Potts creates minimalistic yet impressive work. His kinetic sculptures mimic the flapping of a bird's wings or the movement of an oar while rowing. It is amazing how the master manages to convey the trajectory of movement so accurately.

4. "Dancing" sculptures by Anthony Hove

Kinetic sculpture by Anthony Hove

Anthony Hove works with a rough material - steel reinforcement, but creates amazingly harmonious kinetic sculptures. In calm weather, they look elegant and sophisticated, and with the first breath of the breeze they begin their whimsical dance.

5. "Mechanical Fish" from the art group ArtMechanicus

Kinetic sculpture from the art group ArtMechanicus

Through the efforts of the art group ArtMechanicus, more than one "mechanical fish" has been born. In the collection of Moscow masters "Fish-house", reminiscent of Noah's ark, "Fish-knight", personifying a lonely horseman, "Nut fish", symbolizing the desire for beauty, and "Fish-ram" - an allegory of the struggle between the living and inanimate beginnings.

6. Wooden wonders from David Roy

David Roy gives his kinetic sculptures touching and tender names - "Fiesta", "Summer Rain", "Solar Dance", "Serenade", "Zephyr". Wooden creations are set in motion by the wind and immediately become light and graceful.

7. A kinetic device that plays the violin. By Seth Goldstein

Seth Goldstein is a mechanical engineer who managed to create a device that can mimic hand movements. Equipped with drives, rotors, pulleys and computer chips, the kinetic sculpture recognizes audio files played on an electronic keyboard and then plays a melody on the violin.

8 giant animal sculptures by Theo Jansen

Kinetic sculpture by Theo Jansen

Theo Jansen creates giant miracle monsters that, obeying the gusts of the wind, come to life from plastic pipes, a cable cord, nylon ropes and adhesive tape. And then - arranges fun beach walks of insect-like animals. There is no doubt that Theo Jansen is one of the geniuses of kinetic art.