Friday
Dec032010
Kinetic Commuting - or not!
Friday, December 3, 2010 at 8:35AM For nine long months back in 1974-75 I held a job that included a hectic rush hour commute. That (combined with the fact that I had to wear a necktie) were two of the fundamental pushes behind the creation of Wood That Works.
Today my commute is a leisurely 500 foot meander along a wooded path to my studio. I regularly race with white tail deer along the way. The commute is especially crowded during the spring when the fawns are still young and spotted. You can understand why I paused for a moment of thanks when I saw the work of kinetic artist Chris Burden entitled Metropolis II. It made me smile. I'd love to see this sculpture in person.
Reader Comments (2)
Wow! What an awesome walk down memory lane. In the 70's I lived in Los Angleles and I remember freeway systems that looked much like Chris Burden's Metropolis. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted @ Friday, December 03, 2010 12:05 PM by Carolyn Weir of Skysetter Designs skysetter@skysetter.com
OW! Practically speaking I'm amazed of what I saw.I have an Idea maybe kinetic energy can make the world change. Can be this movement can turn into renewable energy?
Posted @ Saturday, December 18, 2010 2:05 AM by Double Glazing Rugby seriousbusiness85@gmail.com