More Music and Motion

A link to another fascinating example of combining motion and music arrived in my in box the other day along with the following note:

 I am a long-time admirer of your work (owner of JESTER). This made me think of you..........marcia;-)

and it included a link to Jim Bumgardner's online software toy "Whitney Music Box". Go here to experience "a musical realization of the motion graphics of John Whitney as described in his book "digital harmony". The site is a flash site begging for online interaction. Enjoy. I did!

While there follow the links back to krazydad.com. You'll find a treasure trove of software toys and puzzles that should make you smile.

Thanks Marcia and Jim!

Kinetic inspiration...

I love it when people are inspired by my sculptures to do original work. There is an infinite world of mechanisms, shapes, sound and motion to explore. It's wonderful to see something new. 

I recently received the following email:

Hi, I am an Industrial design student at Rhode Island School of Design with an interest in kinetics. I have long been greatly inspired by your work and thought I might share something I've made which was greatly influenced by your sculptures. The materials are poplar, aluminum tubing, 1/8" acrylic, and a fluorescent light source. I don't know if it is quite sophisticated enough to fit into the context of your blog, but I figured I'd share anyway. Cheers! James Schaffroth Rhode Island School of Design

James has created something totally original using inspiration he gathered.  Check out his work.

Very nice James.

Sculptures in the Woods

A collector brought to our attention a surprise sculpture hike in southern New Hampshire and we took a July morning to explore.  The Andres Institute of Art, located in Brookline, NH, is a unique place combining art, education, technology and the outdoors.  The collected effort of many has created a 140 acre sculpture park  hugging the side of Bear Mountain. There is an interesting history at their website.

Winding, wooded trails are open to the public although I recommend going to their website and downloading the map because there were none available onsite. Here are several of the many photographs David and I took as we hiked around the grounds which included an old quarry.  

The sculptures were created in the studio on the mountain during sculpture symposiums.  I expect many used the local rock resources.

I have uploaded additional photos of other sculptures on our Flickr site here. If you are ever visiting that corner of New England stop and enjoy the hike!

Featured Artist(s): Applied Kinetic Arts

Applied Kinetic Arts is a very diverse group of artists making many different kinds on sculpture and art. The diversity and background of this group is fascinating along with the works created.

"Applied Kinetic Arts (A.K.A.) is a community of artists working within the medium loosely defined as “kinetic”. Works incorporating motion, light, sound, and interactivity are represented by the group’s ever expanding member base. A.K.A. was founded in 2007 by artists Christopher T. Palmer and Nemo Gould with the intention of raising public awareness of this art form and providing a support network for its members, and others working within the genre." A.K.A. now has 9 members working in many different mediums including:

Nemo Gould: Machining and welding using found objects

Alan Rorie: Almost Scientific "focuses on the intersection between science, art and education"

Jeremy Mayer: creates sculpture using "components and mechanical processes indigenous to the typewriter" with no glue, welding

Head to Applied Kinetic Arts for links to all of the other contributors websites.

Featured Artist: Woodificood (YouTube)

Del (YouTube Handle = Woodificood) is a 71 year old craftsman who enjoys woodworking. Below is an "intricate hand-cranked machine made entirely of wood and glue (no metal or other materials)" that he refers to as his crowing acheivement. What an interesting exploration into kinetic motion

To check out more of Del's work head over to his YouTube page.

Found via ArtMad1 on YouTube