Kinetic Art
Moving On UP
Outdoor, monumental wind-driven kinetic sculpture for public places.
GENERAL OVERVIEW
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#1
ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION
- 5m (15ft)
#1 St.
Petersburg, Russia - 5m (15ft) |
PHILOSOPHY: “MOVING ON UP” is a monumental sculpture, about the soaring celebration of life, possibility and the desire to explore new boundaries!
Its swirling form, as it turns on its rotating platform, not only conveys a sense of dynamic motion, but also of time passing. Its constantly shifting aspect views reflect our ever-changing perception of the reality around us.
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NETHERLANDS - ART IN MOTION EXHIBITION From June 21 to September 14, 2003 "Moving on UP" (15ft with socle, approx. 700 pounds) was exhibited at the Art in Motion Biennale (AIM) in Leeuwarden, Holland. Click on Image to the left for more photos and Information about AIM |
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St. Petersburg, Russia - On July 14, 2004, RBI Holding hosts opening and unveiling ceremony for Moving on UP at the Grand Hotel Europe-Kempinski, St. Petersburg, Russia. A Ralfonso solo exhibition continues at the hotel for one month. Click on image to the left to learn more. |
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Short Movie of a study for the Palm Beach County Courthouse, USA |
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Click on Image on the left to see recent Press Coverage |
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Link to construction drawings, progress photos, etc |
DIMENSIONS: “Moving On Up” exists in 3 SIZES:
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1) SMALL - A Limited
Edition small indoor version of about 2ft (70cm) in two versions: One version is motor-driven by a super quite Swiss Micro Precision Motor with sound-activated turning motion. The other version is without motor. The turning motion can be start by hand. Colors can be custom selected. |
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| 2) LARGE - a slowly turning Limited Edition of only 10 in a larger version of 15ft (5m) - see Press Release. See descriptions below for design variations, ranging from Fountains to Sun Dials. |
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| 3) MONUMENTAL - We are patiently waiting for a UNIQUE monumental commission of 30 ft or larger J. ISee descriptions below for design variations. |
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BASE DESIGN: There are several ways to design the base:
1) Kinetic – Rotating: The base can designed so it could comfortably accommodate a circular sitting area for the wary visitors, while slowly rotating them and the sculpture according to the prevailing wind.
2) It could serve as CLOCK, by being clock-motor rotated 360 degrees per hour – with an appropriate hourly chime, bell or melody as well as color changes of the powerful illumination at night. It can also be used as a SUNDIAL, indicating time and season on circles inlayed in the surrounding floor area.
3) Alternatively the rotating platform can be at the top of a fixed tiered circular sitting and rest area or a circular traffic island.
4) WATER - It can also be centered in a FOUNTAIN, a pond a lake, or river. In the water based version, you will not see the submerged base, which will rotate the sculpture according to prevailing winds and water-flow.
SUMMARY: Just like the Eiffel Tower is THE hallmark of Paris, “Moving On Up” will enhance any significant site by making it a highly visible, memorable and truly impressive landmark. From far away the eye-catching shape-shifting movements, as well as its soaring spirited spirals invite young and old to this central gathering place.
This sculpture is specifically designed for the tough outdoor environment using inert and easy to clean and maintain fiberglass, carbon and Kevlar laminates, similar to the ones used in high performance yacht design.
For prices of the existing Limited Editions of the indoor 2 ft. (70cm), and the larger outdoor version of the 15ft (5m) "Moving on Up" (Limited Edition of only 10, next available is #3
This site was last updated 03/16/09