Sunday, December 29, 2013

Kinetic Sculpture Artists Create A Broad Variety Of Unique Sculptures

By Eugenia Dickerson


Kinetic art provides artists with a wide array of possibilities, and many individuals are kinetic sculpture artists. Some kinetic sculptures rely on some kind of movement to be functional, and others contain one or more parts that visibly implement motion. A sculpture may also do both of the aforementioned things. The results are often imaginative and exciting, and there are countless examples of such sculptures that one might consider.

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 art that moves is a sculpted piece known as a mobile. A mobile can be hung from a nail in a ceiling or wall. The mobile might be spiral in its shape, and it could be constructed from various materials, such as metal, plaster or wood. Depending on how the piece was constructed, it may move easily when it is touched, or it might not move easily. The length of time that it remains in motion can depend on an assortment of factors.

Another work of art might comprise a series of springs and wheels that propel each other. One example of such a sculpture could be the interior section of a clock. The interior of a wristwatch or a clock may be set in motion, if a person winds it up. Such a concept could be exhibited in a big piece that has been hung from 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 artwork can be formed to look like a wide variety of things. A piece might be shaped to resemble the sun, with several long rays that extend like arms. Another piece might resemble a sailboat moving across a body of water.

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.

Designing artwork that moves is something that countless kinetic sculpture artists enjoy doing. A sculpture that relies on motion can be exciting to observe. Examples of such pieces seem almost endless, from sculptures that are shaped like eagles, to miniature wind chimes, to big outdoor fountains. It can be inspiring and thought-provoking to view such artworks. Many of these sculptures have been seen in shopping malls, banks, art galleries, and museums across the world.




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