Spring Driven
Kinetic Art
Limited Edition of 36
Size: 51"h x 53"w x 8"d
Power Source: negator spring
Approx. Run Time: 20 hours
Illusion ©2005
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Size matters. At least when making complex patterning wheels!
The large, patterning wheels in Illusion allow me to create a very complex 3-dimensional patterning sequence. The mass of these large wheels creates a slow and graceful movement which is essential in elaborate patterns.
The sequence starts with a relatively mild wave-like motion as the wheels rotate in the same direction but at slightly different speeds. A strong optical illusion begins to "pop out" as the back wheel slowly reverses direction and the wheels begin to counter rotate. Many folks see a shape like a torus or doughnut that seems to project out in front of the sculpture. I've tried to show this with the animation but the 2-dimensional nature of the computer screen just doesn't do it justice.