Kinetic Swinging in NYC but we missed it!

On what fun! A group swinging event in NYC. From the moment I saw the photos of this art exhibit by Ann Hamilton I wished I could have experienced it.

 

Oh, the exhilaration,  the motion, and the group dynamics. I would have loved to have visited this installation at the Park Avenue Armory in NYC but it has just closed. 

I have been seeing photos of it around the web all month but no video. Does anyone have a video of it with people swinging? 

I'd love to here about the experience of swinging. I am not so sure about the 42 pigeons also in the exhibit but, oh the swings!

If you went please share your thoughts in the comments! 

Photos by Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images, Bebeto Matthews/AP, CollabCubed, Park Avenue Armory

Kinetic Sculpture Event • Adrift in Your Ocean • Brooklyn, NY

Do you live in or near Brooklyn, NY? If so you might want to put the following event on your calendar. There is a show at Wayfarers Studio located at 1109 Dekalb Ave., Brooklyn, NY opening on January 6th. Here artist David (Scout) McQueen will be showing a collection of kinetic sculptures inspired by writings of Vincenzo Gamba, the illegitimate son of Galileo. According to the show curator George Ferrandi it will include large installation kinetic sculpture components and beautiful brass work.  You can see a variety of David (Scout) McQueen's work on his website. The following piece was inspired by Leonardo da Vinci's work.

Source: David (Scout) McQueen

Source: David (Scout) McQueen

Source: David (Scout) McQueen

I am fascinated! How about you? 

Additional show details: Dates: January 6- February 17, 2013
Opening Reception: Sunday, January 6, 6-9 PM
Gallery Hours: Open Weekends 12-6 PM or by appointment 

The Kinetic Art of Willem van Weeghel

I recently have been found staring in total concetration at my computer screen as I watch a video of the work of Willem van Weeghel. van Weeghel of The Netherlands approaches kinetic sculpture from several different directions including both wall pieces and free-standing work but the piece that has captured my time is made up of simple lines. I am mezmerized by the unfolding patterns in his piece title "Dynamic Structure 29117 2007-2010".

Kinetic Art - Dynamic Structure 29117 2007-2010 from Willem van Weeghel on Vimeo.

The pace of the video and the pieces is rather slow but it is worth the wait. The geometry that unfolds from computer controlled lines as they move is fascinating and relaxing to watch. The precision is truly something. Here are a few screen shots of changing shapes.

It is made up of 32 independent moving lines that seem to be carefully choreographed. He defines his work in the following way.

Movement is the central means of expression in my work. The changing structures that appear move in the transitional area between chaos and order, between variability and uniformity, between volatility and consistency. As a reconciliation of opposites.

There are a variety of videos on vimeo showcasing his work.  If you got some time to spare, visit the site here and check them out.

Isaac Newton vs. Rube Goldberg - Kinetic Fun

2dHouse takes pride in doing Rube Goldberg machines right. David and I are always fans of a good Rube Goldbderg contraption and I have shared a number here on this blog including......

• Rube Goldberg Contraption Page Turner by Joseph Herschner
• Rube Goldberg Inspires Another Machine - Melvin the Mini Machine  by HeyHeyHey
• Krazy Kinetics • Worth A Smile

But this new one crossed my screen via Colassal. It combines creative kinetics with skilled cinematography to create a hilarious short video well worth watch over coffee break.  Enjoy the work of 2dHouse.

2dHouse has clearly spent some time doing this. They have a whole section of their website dedicated to Rube Goldberg contraptions, some done as in house projects to learn new techniques and others as advertisements. All are incredible in their blend of ingenuity with motion.