SAA member David Pellish discussed his unique kinetic art., 2:00 at the Davis Library.
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Introducing a New Direction in Contemporary Art - David Pellish
Sixty years ago when I was in graduate school, I experimented with various materials and techniques to produce a sense of motion in art. Since my retirement in 1994, I have returned to focus on technology and tools in order to update my original concept. The results have been artwork that incorporates dynamic designs creating visions in motion.
Traditional wall art is static and the artist uses color and designs to develop an imaginative work. For example, in landscape images the artist leads the viewer's eyes down a path or brook within lines merging towards the horizon. Sculpture is three dimensional and the viewer moves around the piece to gain different perspectives on the work of art. My goal was to add the element of motion to engage the observer into interacting with my wall art. I achieved this goal without the use of mechanical devices. The motion is created when an observer moves his or her head slightly from side to side.
Dave
emphasized several times during his presentation that his goal is to
inspire people to think of motion as another aspect of contemporary
art. After his degrees in art and architecture, although he loved art,
he practiced architecture with several government agencies emphasizing
Bauhaus architecture, which eliminated any unnecessary pediments and
fripperies, that is, free of unnecessary embellishment. He also
explained the process he used to create this more intimate connection
between the observer and the art.
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His joy comes from watching individuals interact with his art.
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