Art in motion

My favorite artist is Arthur Ganson. I saw him once in person when he visited RPI with a selection of his works. The exhibition and accompanying lecture was so popular, it had to be broadcast via TV to other lecture halls.

His kinetic sculptures are a mix of unusual objects, hand made mechanisms, and incredibly fine tuning. With his art he's made wishbones walk, hands write, chairs explode, chairs bounce on cats, and many many more unusual items. Even the gears in his machines are usually hand made. What always amazes me is the fluidity of his creations, which make something like a bone or a chair seem alive.

While my other favorite artists need to be seen to be believed, this one needs to be seen in motion. Thankfully, a lot of videos are available on his site.