alexander calder and his wire creations. alexander calder earned a degree in mechanical engineering...
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Alexander Calderand his WIRE CREATIONS
Alexander Calder
Earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1919
Worked as a sculptor using wire, wood and other materials
Learned how to create “volume without mass”
Elephant, 1928.
Acrobat, 1929.
Steel Fish, 1934.
“Kinetic” SculptureSculptures that are able to move on their own
“mobile” kinetic sculpture that hangs from the ceiling
“stabile” kinetic sculpture that hangs from a base and armature
Calder’s “Flamingo” sculpture in Chicago.
Student Work…
Professional Wire Stuff…