ATLANTA (Feb. 15, 2008)— Amid the lavishly blooming
flowers and trees at the Atlanta Botanical Garden this spring an
array of extraordinary sculptures come to life! Moved (literally) by
the power of the elements, more than 25 kinetic sculptures from 16
different artists will be on display beginning May 3rd
through October 31st Each piece moves and shifts as a
result of natural forces—air currents, water, solar power, sound
waves, liquid magnetics or human energy—forming endless compositions
that change over time in perfect harmony with the Atlanta Botanical
Garden. The important 2008 exhibition of kinetic fine art is the
most extensive survey of kinetic sculpture ever held, and includes
prominence kinetic sculptors working today in the U.S., Germany and
Japan, as well as emerging kinetic artists.
Description of the Sculpture
Fascinating to watch, the sculptures evoke personal
responses as varied as the artwork itself. The continual changes in
wind-powered kinetics are mesmerizing, as they capture and give form
to breezes that are also made visible by the leaves of nearby trees,
yet using gleaming metals instead of foliage. Other forms of moving
sculpture, such as liquid magnetics and multi-ton interactives that
can be pushed by a toddler, simply defy explanation, and must be
seen to be believed.
Word from the Executive Director
Atlanta Botanical Garden Executive Director Mary Pat Matheson noted,
“Sculpture in Motion explores how the selected works
are acted on and completed by natural environmental forces that
power their movements. These kinetic works of art connect to the
environment in compelling ways: they are powered by natural forces;
their large scale complements the spectacular gardens in which they
are displayed; and they often interpret natural forms such as leaves
and petals. The pieces are beautifully complemented by the Garden
landscape, while the shiny stainless steel or metal surfaces reflect
our natural world. Likewise, flora and fauna such as grasses swaying
in the wind or birds diving in air, echo the movements of the
sculptures.”
Group Exhibition and Guest Curator
The group exhibition is produced by sixteen artists (15 living),
most of whom have created new work specifically for this show.
Sculpture in Motion was organized in collaboration with
Guest Curator Brigitte Micmacker, Sculpturesite Gallery, San
Francisco. Micmaker notes, “I
am delighted to collaborate with the dedicated staff at Atlature
ever held.”
The 411 on the Atlanta Botanical Garden
The
Garden is located at 1345 Piedmont Ave. N.E. in the heart of
Midtown, and is open Tuesday-Sunday (closed Monday) from 9 a.m.-7
p.m. Admission is adults $12, children 3-17 and seniors 65+ $9, and
children under 3 and Garden members are free. For more information,
please visit
atlantabotanicalgarden.org
or phone 404-876-5859.
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Media Contact:
Geri Laufer,
404-591-1550
glaufer@atlantabotanicalgarden.org
Media interviews available with some of the artists, Exhibition
Manager Cathleen Cooke, Guest Curator Brigitte Micmacker and/or
Garden Executive Director Mary Pat Matheson.
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