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| DETAILS OF KINETIC METAL SCULPTURE |
All parts of John's creations are created or assembled one piece at a time by hand.
Far from being mass produced, no two sculptures are exactly alike. Subtle changes in
construction, shapes, sizes and sounds are promised, and cannot be prevented due to the
nature of the works. Throughout the creation of the work, special attention is given to
the mechanics or motion of the piece. The timing of moving parts and even sounds, or
rhythms, produced by the mechanical parts in the kinetic metal sculpture is of utmost
interest to John in bringing his art to life.
Far from being mass produced, no two sculptures are exactly alike. Subtle changes in
construction, shapes, sizes and sounds are promised, and cannot be prevented due to the
nature of the works. Throughout the creation of the work, special attention is given to
the mechanics or motion of the piece. The timing of moving parts and even sounds, or
rhythms, produced by the mechanical parts in the kinetic metal sculpture is of utmost
interest to John in bringing his art to life.
Typical materials used in his work include copper sheet, copper tubing,
steel and brass wire and rods, stainless steel, and lead.
steel and brass wire and rods, stainless steel, and lead.
Creation of these kinetic works begins with a general design and sketches
followed by cutting, bending, forming, and joining of components. Much of the
detail and animation of the sculpture is developed as the piece evolves, fine
tuning the visual appearance and sounds that the sculpture produces.
followed by cutting, bending, forming, and joining of components. Much of the
detail and animation of the sculpture is developed as the piece evolves, fine
tuning the visual appearance and sounds that the sculpture produces.
John's trademark Little Man is at the heart of each piece, appearing to bring the animal
or other contrivance to life. Propellers, another item shared among works, indicate the
creatures (and John's) desire to take flight! A small electric motor is the actual source
of motion, even though John gives full credit to the driving force of his Little Man being
the lifeblood of the work.
or other contrivance to life. Propellers, another item shared among works, indicate the
creatures (and John's) desire to take flight! A small electric motor is the actual source
of motion, even though John gives full credit to the driving force of his Little Man being
the lifeblood of the work.
Materials and assemblies are selected and constructed for structure, color and interest.
Natural oxidation of copper and steel parts can be expected, and can add character to
the piece, however we recommend the application of clear-coat lacquer which protects
the piece, discourages discoloration, and adds a nice sheen to the components.
Natural oxidation of copper and steel parts can be expected, and can add character to
the piece, however we recommend the application of clear-coat lacquer which protects
the piece, discourages discoloration, and adds a nice sheen to the components.
Components are generally assembled by brazing, soldering, and TIG welding operations.
Parts and joints are carefully crafted and joined, then ground, brushed, sanded or
polished as necessary. The appearance is not that of fine machinery; by intent and
necessity, the sculpture reflects its "one part at a time" hand made uniqueness and a
sort of "rustic complexity".
Parts and joints are carefully crafted and joined, then ground, brushed, sanded or
polished as necessary. The appearance is not that of fine machinery; by intent and
necessity, the sculpture reflects its "one part at a time" hand made uniqueness and a
sort of "rustic complexity".
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