Saturday, December 21, 2013

Kinetic Sculpture Artists Create An Array Of Unique Sculptures

By Eugenia Dickerson


Kinetic art enables artists to create a wide range of possibilities, and numerous creative people are kinetic sculpture artists. Some sculptures may depend on movement in order to be functional, while others have one or two parts that exhibit motion visibly. Many sculptures do both things. The results are frequently exciting, imaginative works of art, and there is a seemingly endless array of such sculptures worth considering.

An example of such a work of art is a small windmill. When wind is blown on various parts of the windmill, it begins to move. When the currents of air stop moving, the piece no longer moves. An artist could place a fan next to the piece, to keep it constantly moving until the fan is turned off.

Another example of such art is a sculpted object known as a mobile, which could be suspended from a nail in a wall or ceiling. One such mobile may be spiral in shape, and it might be made from materials like wood, metal or plaster. Depending on its particular construction, a mobile could easily move when a person touches it, or it might not move very easily. How long it stays in motion depends on a variety of factors.

Another piece of art might include a series of wheels and springs that propel one another. An example of such a piece could be the interior of a timepiece. The interior of a clock or a wristwatch can be set in motion when someone winds up one of its parts. This concept might be displayed in a large piece of artwork that hangs from a wall or a ceiling.

Wind chimes and fountains might also be regarded as art that relies on motion to function. In a fountain, water is propelled through one or more outlets, and the result is a visual display of moving water. Many fountains have complex designs, and a person who creates such fountains could certainly be described as a kinetic sculpture artist. Wind chimes depend on air to move their parts, and like fountains, they can be created in many unique and complex ways.

Movement-related pieces can be shaped to resemble a broad assortment of objects. Such a piece might be molded to resemble the sun, with long rays that reach like tentacles. Another sculpture might look like a ship gliding across a vast sea.

Sculptures can also be designed to look like people or other living creatures. A piece might be shaped into the form of a large bird, with big wings that move when touched. A small figurine may look like a moving plant, such as a flower. Sculptures can be made in the shape of many type of people, from little infants to mythical giants. A piece could be shaped to resemble graceful ballet dancers holding hands.

Innumerable kinetic sculpture artists greatly enjoy designing artworks that move. A piece that depends on movement may be an inspiring object to view. Examples of sculptures in motion seem endless, from magnificent outdoor fountains, to tiny timepieces, to sculptures that look like birds. Observing such art can be exciting, as well as thought-provoking. Numerous pieces are displayed in art galleries, museums, shopping malls, and banks across the globe.




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