One-of-a-kind
Size: 45” w x 55” h x 7” d
Aproximate Run Time: 15 hours
Price: $10,000. - Opening bid at future auction
Nexus Spiral ©2021
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About Nexus Spiral:
I made Storm, Nexus Arc and Nexus Spiral all as part of the design challenge. This was an study I set for myself several years ago. I wanted to explore what would happen when I used the the same basic pattern of wheels moved with different mechanisms.
In Storm’s case I drove each pattern wheel independently creating an energetic chaotic pattern. For the Nexus sculptures I kept the 6 satellite patterning wheels synchronized using a completely different mechanism. This creates a calmer more relaxing pattern that draws you in and then releases you. It’s almost like breathing in a way. I find the Nexus designs very relaxing, almost meditative as the pattern starts out moving quickly and gently, over several minutes slows down and stops before getting another push and repeating the cycle.
During my computer animation studies for Nexus I could not decide if I wanted to use a spiral arm to connect the fan spokes or an arc. Both created patterns that were interesting. My indecision inspired me to make both! In all other aspects these 2 sculptures are the same. Can you see the difference? Does either speak louder to you?