Reuben Margolin

I have been researching the work of a Kinetic artists by the name of Reuben Margolin for my 3D art class.  His Kinetic art is a great example of line and structure.

Round wave
This is a mechanical mobile made of wood, string, gears and a motor. This is the focal point of the piece. The repetition of curvelinear lines give it a feeling of comfort through the flowing grace and beauty of the simplest form. . . a single drop of rain. When I first looked at this I maybe if he used another material. Put some color in it dressed it up a little, you know, made it glitter.

Here are the mechanical parts. They are very well put together. Clean and organized.

In this view stepping back and you can see it all together.

Because the mechanical parts are high above its not really a focal point. (Who normally looks under the hood anyway?)  But the mechanics of the kinetic sculpture are what actually gives Round Wave it important form and structure. And it is what literally makes it move and come alive.  Its the bones and muscle and life blood of the piece.

Visually they are beautiful together!

 But it is when it is set in motion that it really come alive.