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The ONE Bird of Paradise

Outdoor, large kinetic wind driven sculpture for public places.

Bird of Paradise #1 - 3m (9ft) exhibit at the inaugural exhibition at Cuadro Gallery, Dubai, UAE in November 2008

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Ralfonso - Bird of Paradise at Cuadro Opening, Dubai

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Bird of Paradise #1 - 3m (9ft) installation in Geneva:

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See CAD rendered Design Study below:
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Ralfonso - Bird of Paradies wind sculpture

Bird of Paradise is a kinetic sculpture which is designed for the outdoors, where its pedals are gently moved by the wind.

 DESIGN:

Five elements create a swaying ever-changing shape! As the wind pushes on the elements, they begin to tilt away from the wind, only to be swing back by the weight of the connected elements.

 This back and forth motion, at different degrees and speeds for all the 5 segments, shows the sculpture “swaying in the wind in gracefully swinging motions.

SIZE:
The size can easily be scaled from 6ft(2m) to 30ft(10m). Larger sizes are possible, but require more extensive engineering.

MATERIALS: 
This kinetic sculpture can be fabricated from a variety of materials, with a large range of weight and cost:

1)  ABS lightweight, highly durable materials, which are then painted with high quality automotive paint. This is the most economical approach.

2)  Anodized Aluminum, which can be anodized in a number of colors including clear coated, or it can be painted.

3)  Stainless Steel, brushed or polished or automotive color painted. This is the most durable and saltwater resistant, but also the most expensive and heavy material.

Click on the images to learn more about each Bird of Paradise design.

For more information contact Ralfonso

 

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