Wind Sculptures

By Sarah Ramsey


We humans are the only beings on Earth that have the intellectual capacity to express creativity and emotion through art. There are many forms of art. Some of them like painting, music, poetry, dance, cinema, architecture and sculpture are considered traditional.

Every once in a while, there emerges a type of art which unleashes a wave of creativity among artists worldwide. Kinetic wind sculpture is among those art forms. Wind sculptures utilize the power of the wind to produce dynamic motion and communication with the environment.

Like synthetic trees, wind sculptures are powered by the wind. They appear to be one with nature. Watching these sculptures dancing and twirling is truly a one of a kind experience. Wind sculptures stick out from various other art forms since the wind actually breaths life into them as they weave in thin air. The form and scale of these installations is limited just by the artist's imagination and creativity. The possibilities are practically endless.

Wind sculptures are like wind chimes on steroids. They're generally made up of many moving parts. The materials range from metal, wood, glass to PVC. Actually, any material which can support itself in the wind can be used to make wind sculptures. Most artists prefer organic materials.

Theo Jansen, Lyman Whitaker and Mark White are the biggest names in this art form. As a very creative medium, wind sculptures have a high degree of mechanical integrity. The majority of wind sculptors say that their goal is to make the viewer think of his environments and his unity with nature as he considers the different pieces.

Wind sculptures are distinct productions because they merge matter with natural energy. They could really make you consider your own existence and your reason for being here on earth. Wind sculptures are stunning.




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