KineticWorld

.:: Tuesday, May 11, 2004

Kinetic Sculpture Race

The classic, and original KSR. It took place the end of last month. As soon as pix become available we'll let you know.

KSR for short. It's human powered art and engineering all wrapped up in the most imaginative racing machines you ever laid eyes on! It's thousands of fans lining the highways, climbing sand dunes and cheering along shorelines for and 85-foot salmon, a giant chocolate eclair and a yellow submarine. It's a festival of entertainers, bands and booths filled with souvenirs and race memorabilia. It's a giddy experience guarenteed to make your face ache from smiling so hard.

KSR is also a serious sport:
The race course is long and grueling, the racers in top shape, (well most hope to be, and there the fun begins). The machines are subjected to extreme stresses and many have up to 106 gears using top-of-the-line bicycle components as well as recycled ones that have been custom welded and adapted to meet the need. Only the most durable and lucky reach the finish line--a testament to exceptional skill, perseverance and experience. Racers and sculptures are judged on a set of criteria ranging from innovative engineering, creative art and whether they "Ace" the course. Called the Triathlon of the Art World, it's serious business as well--a major community-wide event that promotes good fun, creative thinking and charitable causes.

Posted at 2:34 PM by CTP |

.:: Monday, May 10, 2004

Sculpture and kinetic art by Theo Kaccoufa - London, UK

While searching around the web I stumbled upon this site. Some very cool work...go check it out.

Theo's sculptures, rich in theatrical symbolism, demand the spectator's active and imaginative participation. Although his furniture pieces are constructed from commonplace objects, and are, therefore, obdurately present and mundane, they also offer the possibility of imaginative escape and mental projection.

Posted at 8:00 AM by CTP |

.:: Thursday, May 06, 2004

Art-O-Mat

Yeah Art-O-Mat!!!

Is it kinetic art? Well...kinda sorta. From their site:

What is an Art*o*mat?
Since 1997, Art*o*mat machines are retired cigarette vending machines that have been converted to vend art. Currently, there are 64 active machines in museums and various locations throughout the country.

What do you get from an Art*o*mat?
The experience of pulling the knob alone is quite a thrill, but you also walk away with an original work of art. Ker-plunk! What an easy way to become an art collector.

I was in the MOCA in LA (the one down in Japantown) and they have a machine in the shop there. Very cool...we bought 3 pieces. None of them are kinetic, but that's okay, they're cool nonetheless. Something to work towards...kinetic Art-O-Mat pieces!

Posted at 4:14 PM by CTP |

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