Galaxy No. 3 kinetic wind vane sculpture

click image to see a movie of Galaxy No. 3 in motion.

The Galaxy Series of sculptures is inspired in part by David Smith's sculptures Australia and Royal Bird. But I also enjoyed the comment left by Craig Ross when I first posted images of the piece, which he called "Souped-up and Mondrian reminiscent."

 

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I love the way these abstracts are open to various interpretations. In one glance, you might see stars, planets and moons. In another, perhaps a fish. Yet another look suggests a man riding a boat… the way these different interpretations play off of one another is what really drives the poetic essence of each sculpture, at least for me. I end up with visions of a sailor riding a fish across the sky.

Despite the large size of this dramatic sculpture, careful attention to balance and premium bearings housed inside the sculpture allow it to turn easily in even a slight breeze.

Galaxy No. 3 ships via freight carrier. Shipping is included in the purchase price listed below. Installation is quite simple: there are four holes in the base for concrete anchors (bolts). The horizontal element slides onto the base and can be easily lifted into position by two people using ladders.

 

Galaxy No. 3 Wind Vane Sculpture 2005
medium	Recycled steel
size	139" high x 133" long x 14" at the base NOTE: because the vane spins, the effective width/length is a radius of 133".
	$7800 with shipping*
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