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| DETAILS OF KINETIC METAL SCULPTURE |
All parts of John's sculptures 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 creative process, 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 of the
sculpture, is of utmost interest to John in bringing his art to life.
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 creative process, 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 of the
sculpture, is of utmost interest to John in bringing his art to life.
Typical materials used in his work include copper sheet and tubing
along with steel, brass, and stainless steel wire and rods, and lead.
along with steel, brass, and stainless steel wire and rods, 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.
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 frequently 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.
animal or other contrivance to life. Propellers, another item frequently 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.
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.
Individual parts are generally assembled by TIG welding, brazing, and soldering.
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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