Applied Kinetic Arts

Final cut of “Epiphany” Music by Tobin Sprout, thanks Tobin!

I was at my favorite antique store in Lawrenceburg, Indiana a few weeks ago and found this great book on mechanical movements, gears, etc, etc. Of course I had to get it. I have a growing collection of these kinds of books. I figure if I can get just a few ideas out of a $10. book, it’s totally worth it. It also helps when I get stuck on a particularly complicated mechanism.

After many request, I have succumbed to having a blog. Actually this is going to be a great way for you to keep up with the goings on in my studio, and in my head. It will also give you a glimpse of the exciting things that are just over the horizon.

Here is a shot of me putting the finishing touches on my latest commission, “Epiphany”. It used to be call “In the Psychiatrist’s Office”, until the other night at a dinner party, someone suggested “Epiphany” – so much better, thanks David!

When finishing a piece, I have to work from underneath like this because the cams and levers are usually gravity assisted. In the early stages of construction, when I am building the mechanism, I work on the piece upside down.

I will be posting final images and movies of this piece soon, stay tuned……….

tom

I’m in the process of putting the final touches on my most recent commission, “Epiphany”. It used to be called “In the Psychiatrist’s Office” until last night when someone suggested Epiphany, which is a perfect title for the piece.
Here are some pictures to get you up to speed……..

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