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Wednesday 20 March 2013

Wind Sculpture Art

By Ian Pearce


Due to the depletion of natural resources, mankind has become increasingly reliant on the environment. As a result, man has tried to learn to live in harmony with the environment, enabling him to harness, utilize and at the same time protect mother nature. This idea is the foundation of wind art. Wind is a powerful source of energy. When wind is used to produce sculpture art, it becomes an even more powerful source of beauty.

Any piece of art begins with the imagination of a person. Wind art is a combination of artistic materials and the air movement around them. As with any other type of artist, a wind sculptor must decide on the type of materials he will utilize in his artistic work. However, a wind sculptor must ensure that the materials he chooses vividly display the essence of the wind. Copper is a widely used material for wind sculptures. Copper is used because it has the ability to withstand all climates and conditions. Other materials used include oxygen containers and food canisters.

Wind sculptures are renowned for mimicking nature. This is what makes wind art so unique and attractive. The aim of wind sculptors is to capture natural phenomena like birds, flowers, ripples in water and fish. These sculptures are incorporated with the power of the wind to produce dancing images that are quite appealing to the eye.

Most forms of art are static. On the other hand, wind art is not only about producing sculptures, but also ensuring that the sculptures are in constant motion. This is why wind sculptors need to think about the mechanical design of their pieces before implementing any artistic work.

The best environment for displaying wind art is an open area which has maximum wind power. The area should be free of obstacles such as buildings and trees which can act as wind breakers.




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