Thursday 26 December 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 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.

Fountains and wind chimes can also be considered works of art that rely on movement for functionality. In a typical fountain, water is generally propelled through an outlet, and the result becomes a visual display of the water as it is in motion. Many fountains have designs that are complex, and an individual who designs such fountains may be described as a sculptor. Wind chimes also depend on currents of air to move them, and they may be created in countless unique 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.

The shapes of living things may also be seen in sculptures. A piece may be molded with wings that move, to resemble the shape of a bird. A figurine could look like a moving flower or tree. From small babies to giant storybook characters, sculptures can be molded into the shapes of a variety of people. The form of a ballet dancer in motion might be the inspiration for a kinetic piece of artwork.

Numerous kinetic sculpture artists have enjoyed creating artwork that moves. A piece of art that relies on movement can be an exciting object to behold. Examples of such sculptures seem endless, from large outdoor fountains, to miniature timepieces, to sculptures that are shaped like birds. Viewing such artworks can be inspiring and thought-provoking. Many pieces have been displayed in museums, art galleries, banks, and shopping malls across the world.




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