The kinetic wind sculptures that I create bring to life the hidden forces surrounding us in an ever-changing dance. In such a complex world it is more important than ever to feel connected to, and understand, the environment we inhabit. The sculptures glint in the sun as they move, reflecting the beauty of our shared world, and bringing a spark of joy to their surroundings. I endeavour to inspire people to notice the wonder of the world around us, and offer a sense of optimism to the viewer.
Also I am amazed at your skills.....it is not easy on such a large field to drive that harvester making the letters line up , same size and perfect......knowing one only have one chance to do it.....hats off for you mate.....
Don't suppose you can share what these rules are that you mentioned at 1:56 and 3:23? Also just gonna ask if/what software you're using to see how your CAD models interact with wind/fluid.
Oooh, I think part of the joy is figuring them out with play. I don't want to say too much but having the sculpture symmetrical along one axis makes it infinitely easier to balance, the bearings should not be too similar angle to eachother, i,e, if all bearings were vertical they would not pass energy between the pieces so well. There is more... perhaps play spot the similarities between my 5 latest sculptures, you may find the rules :)
@@WillCarrKineticSculpture Suppose I'm off to your other videos then on top of finding some high load bearings somewhere. Not something they sell in my local hardware store, nor anything I really need unfortunately(online shopping for the win, with me being at a loss for figuring it all out).
@@ignisking759 If you send me an email and how far you've got I may be able to help. I used deep groove ball bearings for the load spec that I need, and the bar/shaft has to be thick enough for that loading too. If you get a housing milled for this it can't be welded, I glue this milled bit inside a tube so that no heat enters the housing as this upsets the tolerances. If you have low tolerances it is best to use a lot bigger bearings than the maths says as they are only rated when the tolerances are tight, compression fit, bearing retaining compound can help too. If you are able to use 2 flanged bearings they are the easiest as they generally self center with a clever ball type setup but arn't so aesthetically attractive
Will....I take my hat off for your craftsmanship and talent....well done mate....may the force be always with you.....I will be sending a video of my work as promised
@@WillCarrKineticSculpture I do dynamic art my self....and I know it is not easy to do what you have done.....I wish the apportunity will come one day so that I could show you my work....I do them just to fill my time....not to sell....I am too old to sell my work....but well done once again....keep in touch
These are just wonderful! Love the ideas and the amount of work you've put into getting them to move so beautifully organically. If you wanted to show one off one on the top of an arty community building in central Bristol then we could definitely find a nice visible spot :)
The sculptures are designed to be out of height of children. The larger pieces are also out of height of adults, the circle one, Ripples, is at a height to suit smaller or larger spaces and designed to have more horizonal viewing
This is designed to Uk or US wind loadings and will not fall apart. Only if you put your hands in during a storm you may get issues. I have larger sculptures which have all the pieces out of height of touch, this is out of height of children and adults have to use some common sense in a storm
Oooh, cool, I'm now unsure. This is a stellated dodecahedron inside a stellated isodecahedron. I had thought the images that we see as a double pentadodecahedron was because its so hard to draw. But not im questioning my whole existence
Yes, now I see what you created. Beautiful too! 🙂 I will go to your website and send you a photo. I made a double penta dodecahedron in 3D (because I couldn't find a photo of a model on internet) I have seen it by hand, with needle and thread. Made with acrylic felt. I will send you a photo for you to see.
Will, as always you are doing the world's good. Very informative dialog and thankfully devoid of cringe worthy art-speak. I do admire your thirst for adventure, reasonable risk and your restless aesthetic directions.