Len Lye sculpture

Today, while I was in New Plymouth, I went with my sister to the Govett-Brewster Art Gallery. We saw this neat kinetic energy sculpture in action. It was designed by Len Lye and consists of two 6.2 metre lengths of stainless steel - one each side of another length which forms a huge loop. The when in action, the kinetic energy makes the loop flip and the straight lengths twist, making an incredible ringing, crashing noise. So much noise, that the audience need to wear ear muffs! What a great thing to see, but it's hard to show it on here. Here's a link to see it in action https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8TXkUSxB5Y

[Graeme Stevens]

My favourite piece of Len Lye's - I first saw it when I was about 15 as part of my art class, went back to see again a couple of weeks ago...still love it

[julia]

That is amazing ... when I first saw this I thought it was balloons and curling ribbon...

[Issi Bannerman]

Good lord! The things you learn about on 365. Very interesting and lovely collage.

[Scott Houston]

That's really cool; imagine the fun he had coming up with that. Makes me wish I had a shed ...

[Chris K]

thanks for the link it looks amazing

[Joyce]

Very interesting shot Dianne

[Peter]

What an amazing and creative artwork would have loved to see it in the flesh as it were, thanks for the link Dianne:)

[Tony]

Interesting capture, once again surprised you were permitted to photograph in the gallery.

[Marnie]

What a great sculpture, I'd love to see it in action. You've done well to capture it so clearly.

[Delwyn Barnett]

You have captured it really well Dianne. It certainly makes an incredible noise!