Up Close and Personal with Alexander Calder –
In my search for a human, AI and digital hybrid model of art, I came across Alexander Calder. I don’t know why but I instantly fell in love with his kinetic mobiles. I discovered that some of his models are currently housed in the Tate Modern.
I knew that I had a trip to London coming up so I was keen to visit the gallery to see his work in person.
It was a great experience! I saw a mobile suspended from the ceiling and one of his ‘Stabiles’ standing firm on a plinth. I really do find the kinetic motion of mobiles really appealing. I was quite pleased with my very first attempt at this beautiful and mesmerising form of 3d art. Below is a short video of my mobile in motion.
Random Thoughts Mobile
The designs used on the circular parts of my mobile are designs produced by me each week. They are freehand pen drawings that are subsequently digitised. Each design represents a state of mind. I simply let my hand move over the paper and make marks. It’s completely random.
Calder’s Mobiles at the Tate
Below is a small gallery of images of a Caulder mobile and Calder ‘stabile’. Calder used the word ‘stabile’ to describe his static creations.
