Kinetic Sculpture has always fascinated me. It helps that New Orleans has some wonderful examples for inspiration. When I finally had some success in life I didn't get a car or a fancy watch, but a piece of Kinetic Sculpture.
My background is in Broadcasting and more specifically, software for Broadcasters. Building Kinetic work brings some of the same kinds of complexity to creation that software does - the inner workings are far more involved than people see, but if what they do see isn't beautiful (in either it's execution or it's motion) than all the work under the surface is wasted.
By definition Kinetic Art is very broad, encompassing work that's driven by light, sound, water, magnetism or electricity and using all kinds of materials. I’m focused on highly polished or powder coated aluminum, stainless steel and recently with PLA and PETG plastics through 3D Printing. Outdoor works are all designed to be driven by wind. Indoor works can be propelled either by new digital bases, fans, turntables or manual propulsion.
All metal sculpture, both indoors and out, are unique. I will often revisit styles and sizes but I don’t really make multiple copies of the exact same piece. 3D Printed pieces will be sold in numbered editions.
If this work interests you I would be happy to help you acquire one of the existing pieces. But I would also be delighted to start the conversation that would lead to an ideal, unique acquisition based on your site, the wind and weather conditions and how we can create something that might fit perfectly in your space.
John Poché