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Term describing art incorporating real or apparent movement (from the Greek kinesis, 'movement'). In its broadest sense the term can encompass a great deal of phenomena, including cinematic motion pictures, happenings, and the animated clockwork figures found on clock-towers in many cities of Europe. More usually, however, it is applied to sculptures such as Calder's mobiles that are moved either by air currents or by some artificial means--usually electronic or magnetic. As well as works employing actual movement, there is another type of Kinetic art that produces illusory movement when the spectator moves relative to it (and Op art paintings are sometimes included within the field of Kinetic art because they appear to flicker). The idea of moving sculpture had been proposed by the Futurists as early as 1909, and the term 'kinetic' was first used in connection with the visual arts by Gabo and Pevsner in their Realistic Manifesto in 1920. Gabo produced an electrically driven oscillating wire construction in this year, and at the same time Marcel Duchamp was experimenting with Rotative Plaques that incorporated movement. Various other works over the next three decades made experiments in the same vein, for example Moholy-Nagy's Light-Space-Modulator (Busch-Reisinger Museum, Harvard University, 1922-30), one of a series of constructions he made using reflecting metals, transparent plastics, and sometimes mechanical devices to produce real movement. However, for many years Calder was the only leading figure who was associated specifically with moving sculpture (and many people regarded him as eccentric), and it was not until the 1950s that the phrase 'Kinetic art' became a recognized part of critical vocabulary; the exhibition 'Le Mouvement' at the Denise René Gallery, Paris, in 1955 was a key event in establishing it as a distinct genre. The artists represented in the exhibition included Agam, Bury, Calder, Duchamp, Tinguely, and Vassarely.
Clayton creates his kinetic sculptures in stainless steel or brass, or a combination of the two metals. He brings the metals to a high polish and has also created kinetic sculptures with a satin (brushed) finish and a "hammered" finish as well. In the past he has worked in wrought iron, aluminum, copper and even fiberglass.
He also creates his own special bases of acrylic and usually leaves them clear or paints them black. He can make the bases in almost any shape desired by the customer - round, oval, square, six-sided, ten-sided, etc. Most of the time the customer will take his suggestion as to the base that would complement the particular sculpture they are interested in.
Clayton suggests that the brass kinetic sculptures be cleaned with Brasso followed by a coating of liquid car polish to help preserve the luster for a longer period of time.
The stainless steel kinetic sculptures do not require cleaning except to remove fingerprints with a damp cloth or a dusting with a dry cloth.
A Certificate of Authenticity will be provided for each kinetic sculpture for insurance purposes.
Clayton takes great care in preparing the sculptures himself for shipping which is done by UPS Insured. The customer is required to pay the shipping and insurance charges.
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Revised: October 31, 2004
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Kinetic art by kinetic artist Clayton Whitehouse evolves in the form of metal kinetic sculptures. Clayton works in stainless steel and brass and often combines the two metals to make a truly stunning kinetic sculpture which can be activated by a gentle touch or by a horizontal air flow. Each kinetic sculpture is individually handcrafted and they range in size from tabletop scale to over-life-sized pieces suitable for large spaces or outdoor installations.
When asked how he came to create his kinetic sculptures, Clayton replies that all the experience he gained over thirty years in other vocations working with metals brought him to where he is today as a kinetic artist. He has been creating his kinetic sculptures since 1986 and has progressed from his unique method of balancing the sculptures, allowing them to rotate, to motorizing them. This form of kinetic sculpture seems to appeal to everyone who views them either at an art festival or in art galleries where Clayton’s work is displayed. His kinetic art is collected worldwide.
We are a member of Kinetic-Art.Org which is dedicated to bringing kinetic art to the world. They define kinetic art as an assemblage or sculpture, made up of parts designed to be set in motion by an internal mechanism or an external force. For more information on Clayton Kinetic Sculpture and kinetic art, contact us at 305 852-8320; FAX 305 852-8210; email clayton@claytonart.com
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