Thursday, 19 December 2013

A Wide Array Of Artworks Created By Kinetic Sculpture Artists

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 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.

Other pieces that might be regarded as kinetic artworks are fountains and wind chimes. Water moves through one or several outlets in a fountain, and the result may be a visual display of water in motion. An individual who creates fountains could be described as a designer of artwork that depends on motion, and fountains can be simple or complex in their construction. Wind chimes can also be created in a variety of ways, and like fountains, they rely on air to move their parts.

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.

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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