Variation Fractal
• Limited Edition of 9
• Size: 50"h x 52"w x 7"d
• Run Time: 16 Hours
• Variation Fractal © 2004
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About Variation Fractal
Variation-Fractal is the final design of the 2004 Variation series. In this piece I've been exploring the "reverse gear" effect that occurs at the center of the upper wheel assembly. I experimented with a number of forms before settling on the spiral form. I liked the way the "reverse gear" constantly changed form through the period of the motion.
My daughter Karen named this piece almost immediately after seeing it. I thought the name was a good fit even though I was not thinking of fractals when I was designing it.
The Variation series is the result of my continued exploration in the world of kinetic patterns created by six overlapping wheels that orbit a common center. Each orbiting form is designed to hold a particular orientation by rotating in the opposite direction from its orbital motion. I first "discovered" this kaleidoscopic effect in my sculpture called Rhapsody, took it a step further with Quark Cotillion and got serious about exploring this effect with the Variation series. Fractal is the sixth sculpture in this series
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Reader Comments (2)
Another amazing piece, David! I particularly love the patterns created by this one. Keep up the good work! -Dug
Thanks Dug. You seem to be keeping busy as well. Side note here to readers. You should check out Dug North's website here: http://dugnorth.com/. He creates noteworthy automata sculptures which he shares at the site along with construction techniques. He also writes a blog which specializes in Automata and shares a remarkable set of links and information for anyone interested in kinetic sculpture. It is located here: http://blog.dugnorth.com/