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Variation II Sun
Limited Edition of 24 • Size: 46"h x 44"w x 8"d • Approx. Run Time: 15 hours
Price: $3000.00 • Click here to Order • Variation II Sun Kinetic Sculpture Directions
About Variation II Sun:
Variation Sun has gone through lots of iterations. It proved a more challenging design than I had originally imagined. I wanted an asymmetric design where the points of the arc of one wheel followed the back of the arc of the adjacent wheel. I also wanted the clockwise pattern to be different than the counterclockwise pattern. It was easy to do on the computer but hard to find real world shapes that would balance. The double arc design solved the problem and I think enhanced the design.
I like the problem designs because they usually lead to something better. At least this is what I tell myself as I’m banging my head against the wall!
Below you can see four of the many changing patterns created by the six individually balanced satellite wheels.
Variation II Sun is the second design in the Variation II series. More information about how this series evolved is shared on the Variation II Wave page here.
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Reader Comments (8)
Awesome! I'm looking forward to adding another sculpture to our collection.
Mesmerizing. The fluid motion is so serene.
Lynn, I spend a long time working on balance so that the motion will be flowing. Two things I have worked extensively over the years is to minimize sound and jerky motion. Compare it to my early work to see the difference. Here is a video of early designs from 1976. Thanks for visiting and commenting.
Dave B - One kinetic sculpture is fun, multiples is a party! Email us for availability information!
Hi Dave, I love working with wood and I have also built several wooden clock. I am fascinated by your beautiful kinetic sculptures. Is it possible to somehow get a plan for the construction of Variation II Sun? Please send me a message if this is possible and what I have to do. Good day from Czech Republic.
Sorry but I don't make plans and assembly directions for the sculptures. I have written about that in the FAQ area of my website. Here is a link to the post:
http://www.woodthatworks.com/faq/2012/9/21/do-you-sell-plans-for-your-sculptures.html
how does it mount to the wall? It seems to be 2 or three different pieces
Martin, It mounts to the wall using brass screws.Variation II Sun is two separate pieces. The sculpture comes with a mounting template to assist the owner in mounting it at the correct angle and the correct distance apart. There are complete instructions included. For more info on the mounting process check the "Wall Insulation Instructions" under the "More Info" tab on the navigation bar.