Moving sculptures. "Live" installations in Russia

THE FUNNY CHEATS OF KEITH NEWSTEAD: PIGGY BANK

Name: Kate Newstead
Year of birth: 1956
Place of residence: Penryn, Cornwall, UK
Occupation: sculptor, mechanic
Creative credo: “I make machines because I love mechanics, graphics, design... and machines allow you to get a great combination of these areas of creativity.”

Englishman Keith Newstead is one of these masters. He honestly admits: “I started designing fairground machines because I was terribly bored working in my main specialty.” After graduating from the University of Essex with a degree in graphics and design, Keith tried to become a graphic designer, but just six months later his enthusiasm waned, he quit his job and went to Finland in search of adventure. “Oh, it was too cold for me,” Kate laughs. “I had to hurry back.”

Actually, Keith faced a common problem: he clearly graduated from the wrong university. Yes, he knew how to draw, but he didn’t like to do it too much. Therefore, they had to make a living by whatever the hell: delivering newspapers and goods sold through catalogues. At the same time, Keith made and sold jewelry.

And then I saw television program about fair machines

The Devil Rides Out
The mechanism was made by order of an American collector in 2011. The model is almost entirely assembled from metal parts. Work on “The Devil” took about two months.

Royal Cornwall Museum
It is a donation box custom-made for the museum. When a coin is dropped into the slot, the characters act out a half-minute skit.

Smeaton's Tower Donations Box. Smeaton Tower is one of the most famous and oldest British lighthouses. It was erected near the city of Plymouth (Devonshire) in 1756–1759. At the request of the museum, located in the lighthouse today, Newstead made a box for collecting donations: a coin activates an ingenious mechanism, and the model begins to move.

Northampton Shoe Museum
A donation box commissioned by Northampton Museum satirically demonstrates the advantages of modern shoemaking methods over classic ones.

MOVING PICTURES BY CHRISTINE SUR

Year of Birth: 1963
Residence: Svendborg, Denmark
Occupation: Artist, Engineer
Creative credo: “I just like doing what I do”

The style to which Christine Sur's painting belongs is called primitivism. This movement arose in the 19th century and popularized the deliberate simplification of composition, stylization children's drawing. The great masters of primitivism were Henri Rousseau and Niko Pirosmani, Henry Darger and Martin Ramirez. Primitivist artists of the past, in most cases, were able to draw beautifully in classic style, deliberate simplification was used as artistic technique. Today there is an increasingly widespread trend in which painters actually paint at the level of talented children, passing off their inability to create something worthwhile as their own style.

But all this is not about Kristin Suhr at all. She not only draws beautifully, but is able to add a new dimension to her paintings. When we look at the ordinary artistic canvas, we can only guess about what is, for example, behind the back of the hero of the picture or somewhere outside the frame. And Christine, by introducing animation into the plot, allows us to look beyond the boundaries.

“Girlfriends” (Veninder, 2008) An example of a fairly simple kinetic picture. The woman on the left angrily hits her opponent in the shin with the toe of her shoe, the woman on the right reacts to this with an exclamation of “Ouch!” (Av!). Only two moving elements are driven by one discreet lever mounted under the frame.

Coffee Shock (Coffeeshock, 2007)

One of the works of the “coffee” series by Christine Sur. IN various paintings In this collection, the most unexpected objects appear from cups, like rabbits from top hats. Crazy face from this work appears in other works of Christine.

Sculptures by Theo Jansen

Theo Jansen (born March 17, 1948, The Hague, Netherlands) is a Dutch artist and kinetic sculptor. He builds huge structures that resemble the skeletons of animals that are able to move under the influence of the wind. sandy beaches. Jansen calls these sculptures "animals" or "creatures"

Smaller sculptures by Theo Jansen

But the real creation of thought and ingenuity are mechanical structures that can move under the influence of the force of the wind. Also, working on a clock mechanism or any motor capable of rotating the central rotor. These kinetic sculptures invents and makes Theo Jansen.

Walking table

For many years, scientists have argued that walking mechanisms are not promising. Only nature realized in organisms all the perfection of life on two legs. For cars, the walking design, to put it mildly, is not preferable. They talked, but stubbornly continued to come up with walking robots. And gradually the idea that a mechanism could walk became so natural that now not only complex robots with the rudiments of artificial intelligence, but even furniture. For example, designer Water Sheublin created a walking table. This designer’s creation is not connected to electric motors; to move the table you need to push it

Cho Woo Ram: Mechanical forms life

What kind of alien monsters have writers, filmmakers and creators tried to surprise us with? computer games! But most professional dreamers would do well to take a master class from Korean Cho Woo Ram. The kinetic sculptures he creates look truly alien - and at the same time full of life.

Automaton

An automatic machine is a machine capable of changing its operating mode according to a specific program. Thanks to the complication or change of control programs, the machine becomes multifunctional - that is, it is able to perform a variety of actions without changing the instrumental part. Structurally, this problem is solved by the fact that in addition to the mechanical articulation of parts, the machine contains a device for converting one form of movement into another. The first machines were built on limited variations of mechanical action, varying in degree and direction of transmission of movement. With the development of electrical engineering, machines receive effective control units. Modern development The development of automatic machines is primarily due to the successes of microelectronics and programming.

Story

The first automata were made already in ancient times, as evidenced by the rather fabulous, however, walking statues of Daedalus in Athens, the flying wooden dove of Archites of Tarentum, etc.
Equally incredible are the stories about automatic machines that were made in the Middle Ages by Albertus Magnus (1193-1280), Roger Bacon (1214-1294), about a flying iron fly, etc. In the production of watches with
The clock mechanism often connected moving figures, as for example on the clock of the Strasbourg Cathedral with its 12 moving figures in a crowing rooster. Similar clocks are in Lübeck, Nuremberg, Prague, Olmutz, etc.
Vaucanson's automata (French) became especially famous in the 18th century. Vaucanson) from Grenoble, which he showed in Paris in 1738 (a man playing a flute, a pipe, a duck eating food), as well as works by Swiss watchmakers father and son Droz (fr. Jaquet Droz) from Lachaux-de-Fonds in 1790 ( writing boy, a girl playing the harmonium and a boy drawing).

Writing and drawing


The drawing doll, made by Swiss watchmaker Pierre Jacquet-Droz, draws pictures and writes poetry. Drawing Automaton by Pierre Jacquet-Droz An automaton created by 18th century Swiss watchmaker Pierre Jacquet-Droz has the ability to sketch pictures and write poems.
The oldest writing automaton, a mechanical doll made from carved wood by Jaquet-Droz in 1772, had the ability to write. 28 cm high

The Writer - a mechanical doll made in carved wood by Jaquet-Droz in 1772 which had the ability to write. At 28 inches tall, it gave an unusual impression of life and was presented to every court in Europe

Henri Maillardet (1745-?)

Another 18th century master, a Londoner of Swiss origin: His doll without wig and dress:
Henri Maillardet. "The Draughtsman-Writer" automaton, c. 1820, Franklin Institute, Philadelphia

Swiss-born, London-based clockmaker and inventor, Henri Maillardet, built a humanoid automaton that wrote three poems and could draw three pictures.
She can write three poems and pictures.

This is how this doll writes and draws:

China
Fortune Teller He has about twenty different designs

Japan

20th century - photo
18th century dolls Emil Frohlich with Two Automatons ca. 1906 Original caption: Emil Frohlich with automatons invented by Droz, 1760-1773.

Doll from the 19th century, in a dress from 1830. Mr. Schehl Pointing to Mechanical Part of Doll Original caption: Century-Old Robot Doll Draws and Writes. A robot doll over a hundred years old is "Miss Automaton," now reposing in the Franklin Institute of Philadelphia.

Various automatons
"Thimblemaker" from Beijing doll does cup-and-ball tricks clock with caucasian automaton He does cup-and-ball tricks.

Sources: www.popmech.ru

Kinetic sculpture is a special direction in contemporary art, based on the effect of movement of the entire art object or its individual elements. Masters working in this genre managed to destroy the myth that real sculptural images must be static. Their creations are filled with movement and life. They attract attention, fascinate and make a person think about the impermanence of all things and phenomena surrounding him in this world.

Sculptures by Limey Young

Lime Young - contemporary artist from South Korea, who creates unusual sculptures of complex shapes using microprocessors, circuit boards, stainless steel parts and other materials unusual for works of art. Set in motion by special mechanisms, his installations resemble unimaginable living creatures and have a truly magical effect on viewers. Understand how they work to the common man not possible. But this is not necessary, because any kinetic sculpture by Young is created in order to amaze the audience.

Bob Potts creations

The famous American sculptor Bob Potts creates minimalist installations that imitate the flapping of bird wings, the movement of oars in a boat, etc. His sculptures are made of lightweight materials and are not burdened with unnecessary details, but this does not prevent them from bringing viewers into indescribable delight. Particularly impressive to art fans is the amazing accuracy with which Potts manages to recreate the trajectory of the objects on display.

Woo-Ram Cho and his works of art

The kinetic sculpture has completely captured the imagination of South Korean artist Woo-Ram Cho. All his works have complex designs and mechanisms. Made from various metals, they are supplemented with gearboxes, motors, various boards and microprocessors, thanks to which they are set in motion. The Korean's installations resemble strange birds, fish, insects and other creatures unknown modern civilization. To make unusual sculptures look more realistic, the master demonstrates them accompanied by light and sound effects.

Moving compositions by Anthony Howe

American Anthony Howe has been creating three-dimensional abstract compositions from light stainless steel for more than 25 years, set in motion by the slightest breath of breeze. All the author’s creations consist of several dozen mobile elements and resemble unimaginable astronomical models or from the future. Some of Anthony Howe's kinetic sculptures stand firmly on the ground, but there are also some that are displayed in a suspended state. Driven by the power of the wind, they hypnotize those around them with their every second change in appearance.

Strange animals by Theo Jansen

Kinetic sculptures by Theo Jansen carry the idea of ​​preserving life on the planet. They are made from plastic bottles and pipes, insulating tape, adhesive tape, nylon threads, cardboard and other available materials. Jansen gives his creations the appearance of huge, outlandish animals, which, according to him, feed on wind energy and can move independently. Despite their apparent lightness, they are able to remain stable even under strong gusts of wind. Before creating the next figure, the master uses a computer program to calculate the parameters of the model and only after that assembles it and places it on the beach located near his home in Holland. Today, a whole family of strange animals has gathered there, peacefully neighboring each other.

"Live" installations in Russia

Kinetic sculpture is popular not only in foreign countries. In Russia today there are many artists who are passionate about creating moving installations. Thus, through the efforts of the participants of the capital art group ArtMechanicus created a whole collection of wooden mechanical fish. Among their creations there is a House Fish, a Ram Fish, and a Knight Fish. In addition to Muscovites, the creation unusual sculptures Yalta resident Ivan Poddubny is engaged. He makes miniature installations from wood and leather, driven by a spring motor. Poddubny’s works fit perfectly with modern interior and are intended for decorating residential and office premises.

Kinetic art V last years is at the peak of popularity, because masters who have mastered light and movement manage to achieve a stunning effect - to overcome the static nature of sculpture. Our review contains 8 of the most original examples of how art objects come to life.

1.Fantastic mechanism from the artist Lime Young

Kinetic sculpture by South Korean artist Laimi Yang

Lime Young is a true virtuoso. The master manages to construct the most complex mechanisms from circuit boards, microprocessors, servos and other mechanical devices. When put into action, his kinetic sculptures have a magnetic effect on viewers, because it is simply impossible for the average person to solve the mystery of the mechanism.

2.Car silhouettes made from metal spheres

Kinetic sculpture at the BMW Museum

The kinetic sculpture at the BMW Museum appeared several years ago, but still causes delight. 714 metal spheres fold into the shape of car models different years release.

3. Wing Flap by Bob Potts

Kinetic sculpture of Bob Potts

70-year-old sculptor Bob Potts creates minimalist, but no less impressive works. His kinetic sculptures imitate the flapping of a bird's wings or the movement of an oar while rowing. It’s amazing how the master manages to convey the trajectory of movement so accurately.

4. "Dancing" sculptures by Anthony Howe

Kinetic sculpture by Anthony Howe

Anthony Howe works with a rough material - steel reinforcement, but creates surprisingly harmonious kinetic sculptures. In calm weather they look elegant and sophisticated, and with the first breath of wind they begin their fancy dance.

5. "Mechanical fish" from the art group ArtMechanicus

Kinetic sculpture from the art group ArtMechanicus

Thanks to the efforts of the art group ArtMechanicus, more than one “mechanical fish” has been born. The collection of Moscow masters includes “Fish-House”, reminiscent of Noah’s Ark, “Fish-Knight”, personifying a lonely horseman, “Nut Fish”, symbolizing the desire for beauty, and “Fish-ram” - an allegory of the struggle between living and inanimate principles.

6. Wooden Wonders by David Roy

David Roy gives his kinetic sculptures touching and tender names - “Fiesta”, “Summer Rain”, “Sun Dance”, “Serenade”, “Zephyr”. Wooden creations are set in motion by the wind and immediately become light and graceful.

Anthony Howe is a kinetic sculptor living in Eastsound, Washington. The sculptor works mainly with stainless steel. His sculptures come to life with every gust of wind, as if by magic, a fabulous, hypnotizing sight.

The video below shows best works Anthony Howe, it is noticeable that facial expressions change with a gust of wind and glimpses of light.

Anthony Howe is a typical city dweller, in whose biography you can find references to places like Manhattan or Seattle at every turn. And yet it was precisely him, who grew up in concrete jungle, managed to find mutual language with the forces of nature, making them allies in his work. Wind is the main component without which Hove's sculptures simply could not exist.

OCTO 3 . Stainless steel. 7.6 m high x 9.1 m wide x 9.1 m deep. 3200 kg. 16 connected blades rotating on a circular shaft. Withstands wind speeds of 90 mph. Provided various options night illumination. Sold to Dubai, UAE.

Even the lightest breeze can set dozens of rotating parts of the sculptures in motion. Howe says he takes great care to test his sculptures for wind resistance. One way is to mount the sculpture on your Ford F-150 and then drive it down the freeway.

About Face . Stainless steel, copper. 2.2 m high x 1.6 m wide x 1.5 m deep. 100 individually balanced copper panels.

Howe starts with digital modeling using Rhinoceros 3D software, then the steel elements of the sculptures are plasma cut and assembled using traditional metalworking techniques.

Octo

Olotron


In-Out Quotient

Vlast-O-

In Cloud Light

Kinetic Wind Sculpture

The creation of kinetic sculptures, that is, those that can move, as a direction in art arose not so long ago - in the mid-50s of the last century, and as a additional example one can recall the works of Theo Jansen. However, unlike Jansen's plastic sculptures, Anthony works with metal, predominantly steel. Using steel reinforcement combined with forged curved forms and fiberglass-covered disks, Howe creates fantastic sculptures. In calm weather, they surprise with their elegance, and with the slightest breath of wind they begin to move, spinning in a dance that only they understand and creating an inexplicable secret harmony.

Anthony Howe has been creating kinetic sculptures for about 20 years. "I'm trying to create objects, appearance which will be associated with attributes science fiction just like with biological and astronomical models,” says the author.
The sculptor was born in 1954 in Salt Lake City (Utah, USA). Anthony Howe started his creative career as an artist and only after moving to New York moved from painting to sculpture. The author became widely known in the late 1990s.

Spine Tower

Modern artists and sculptors have long gone beyond the generally accepted concept of “ fine art" They became real inventors and as a result created a separate artistic movement called “kinetic art.” Kineticism is based on a simple idea: under the influence of wind, light and movement, you can create a stunning artistic object that literally “comes to life” before the eyes of the audience. Our selection contains the most impressive examples of kinetic sculptures created by Sovriska figures.

THE INHABITANTS OF THE SANDY BEACHES BY THEO JANSEN

SPACE ART OBJECTS ANTHONY HOWE

A TOUCHING LOVE STORY FROM Tamara KVESITADZE

HYPNOTIC MECHANISMS OF BOB POTTS

MAGIC RAIN FROM ART+COM

BIOLOGICAL FORMS OF LIFE TSOYA URAM

CLASSICS IS A FLEXIBLE CONCEPT: AMAZING SCULPTURES BY LI HUNBO