Thursday, December 19, 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.

A miniature windmill is an ideal example of such a piece of sculpted art. The windmill moves when wind blows on it. The parts slowly stop moving, once the air currents have ceased to move. To keep the windmill in constant motion, an artist could place a fan behind it.

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 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.

The shapes of a broad assortment of objects might be seen in movement-related pieces. Such a piece might comprise several long parts that look like the rays of the sun. Another sculpture could resemble a ship sailing across a vast ocean.

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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