Arthur Ganson - Kinetic Sculptures

I went by the UT School of Architecture Mebane Gallery last week and was pleasantly surprised to find an exhibit called "Machines" by Arthur Ganson. There were all kinds of fun, interactive mechanical toys/art that you could connect and play with. It was wonder-full and fun. They somewhat reminded me of the miniature scale and child-like quality of Alexander Calder's mobiles or circus work, but more movement through mechanics - rather than just balance. (They also had similar veins to the Mouse Trap board game.)

Reuben Margolin - Beautiful Moving Sculptures

Reuben Margolin does some amazing work - combining wood, metal, geometry and precise mechanics to make beautiful kinetic artwork! Check out his other projects too. They're amazing! Thanks for the inspiration Reuben! You reminded me how beautiful geometry and shapes can be ... especially when combining woodwork, string and gears! (It has a similar spirit to the artwork of Alexander Calder too.) Beautiful. Fun. Simple. Playful. Mechanical. Mathematical. Artistic. Inventive. Creativity at it's best.


Here's another fun example of Reuben's collaborative inventions - a PARKcycle. PARK(ing) Day seems like a cool event too. Maybe I could do another sand castle? :)

Jen Stark's Paper Art

Yeah! Jen Stark, who does some amazing Paper Art, is getting recognized. Ever since I first saw her work - I think on Wired - I've enjoyed her work and kept up with her. It's fun to see what Jen's up to. I like paper craft as an art-form, and she does some beautiful work. I love the new work too!



Jen now has a fun shop to buy some of her art too.
Keep up the awesome work Jen!