The kinetic sculptures of Michael Hischer are designed for the outdoor space. They are made of stainless steel and aluminium. The moving elements are attached centrally to the axles by groove ball bearings. They are so accurately weighted that even the slightest breeze will set them into motion. Finely balanced, and weightlessly, the wings seem to find their centre, thereby demonstrating that at their innermost, they are assigned to meditation. Kinetic sculptures are four-dimensional, and when their wings randomly and unpredictably glide through the air, they also deal with the passin
1955 born Studies in Hannover and Berlin 1988 Master of Arts 1989 Art Grant of the City of Hannover/Langenhagen 1991 Scolarship Award from the Karl-Hofer-Society in Berlin 1991 Fellowship ?Werkstatt Schloss? in Wolfsburg Lives and works in Betzin, Germany
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