Crescent Kinetic Sculpture

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Crescent kinetic sculpture by David C. Roy

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Spring Driven
Kinetic Art

Limited Edition of 150
Size:  40"h x 26"w x7"d
Power Source:  negator spring
Approx. Run Time:  15 hours

Crescent ©2002
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Sometimes simplicity creates the most interesting and relaxing motion. In this piece I've started with two simple circles. I mounted and balanced them so that their center of balance is very near the rim. The mechanism pushes these offset wheels in opposite directions at varying rates of speed creating a changing pattern of motion and a "flash" as they overlay exactly.

Crescent makes a very quiet clicking sound as the small pawl on each wheel falls against a brass pin. The sound is part of the general ambiance the sculpture creates.