‘Endless Movement’ By Smith & Winken at MB&F Lab (31 Jan – 25 Feb)

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07 Feb 2024・3 MIN READ

Step into a world where steel dreams and wood whispers!

Don’t miss your chance to experience the wonderful world of kinetic art at the MB&F Lab from now till 25 February 2024. Register your details in the form below.

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Six meticulously crafted creations from the Endless Motion project, each a symphony of motion and ingenuity beckoning you to dive into the fourth dimension.

TESSEN

Weaponized Japanese hand fan Tessen is the basis of the sculpture’s shape. It shows interactions of the materials while moving – the firmness of metal, the flexibility of wood, and the delicacy of pleater.

Technical Specifications:
Functions: Controlled opening and closing of textile pleated wings and lighting up of warm light bulbs
Materials: Metal, wood, textile pleats and light bulbs
Dimensions: Width: 85cm; height; 184cm depth: 45cm
Colour: Black

SGD 25,000 inclusive of GST

SKIPPER

Pulsating from side to side, light sources going along for the ride. Skipper symbolizes life cycles and reminds us of both durability, contrast and fragility of life.

Technical Specifications:

Functions: Controlled opening and closing of textile pleated wings and lighting up of warm light bulbs
Materials: Metal, wood, textile pleats and light bulbs
Dimensions: Width: 154cm; height; 94cm depth: 18.5cm
Colour: Beige and Chrome

SGD 55,000 inclusive of GST

GEMINI

NASA had launched the first manned spacecraft, Gemini into Earth’s orbit 60 years ago. This sculpture reminds of a milestone and permanent movement of mankind. It not only resembles the spaceship but also the Gemini twins together pursuing the intended goal.

Technical Specifications:

Functions: Controlled movement of textile pleated wings and lighting up of warm light bulbs
Materials: Metal, wood, textile pleats and light bulbs
Dimensions: Width: 85cm; height; 135cm depth: 85cm
Colour: Black and Grey

SGD 65,000 inclusive of GST

SPERO

The circle…the eternal circle of life, a symbol of unity and infinity, a symbol of energy and rebirth. The powerful movement slowly and steadily spreads its wings, giving birth to a new entity. Circle, sun and sunflower. Life blossoms despite all the calamities and sufferings, giving hope and strength to defend freedom in one’s own way of life.

SGD 85,000 inclusive of GST

FLIPPER

Fins moving as if in lethargy, conveying their state of rest to the viewer. Despite the fragility and the delicacy of the sculptural elements, Flipper is not helpless. His only point of support is a sign of reliability and his own strength. A small but powerful mechanical-electrical heart, protected by a metal shell, sets into motion all twenty fins.

Technical Specifications:
Functions: Controlled movement of 20 hand-painted rice paper fins and lighting up of warm light bulbs
Materials: Metal, wood, rice paper fins and light bulbs
Dimensions: Width: 65cm; height; 245cm depth: 50cm
Colour: Red and Beige

SGD 88,000 inclusive of GST

CHRISTOPHER

A symbol of freedom and search. Christopher’s space Odyssey could have started five hundred years ago, or begin in distant future, or continue in another dimension. The pearl in the core symbolizing his dream as he gets closer by unfurling of his snails. The asynchronous movement gives a feeling of spontaneous interaction with the object.

Technical Specifications:

Functions: Controlled opening and closing of textile pleated wings, movement of planes on three levels and lighting up of warm light bulbs
Materials: Metal, wood, textile pleats and light bulbs
Dimensions: Width: 110cm; height; 210cm depth: 30cm
Colour: Black

SGD 95,000 inclusive of GST

‘Endless Movement’ will be on display at MB&F Lab, Raffles Hotel Arcade, and open to all registered visitors.

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