American Kinetic Sculptor, George Rickey, had a one-man exhibit in 1966 at the Corcoran Gallery of Art in Washington DC. It was the largest mobile show I had ever seen, after Alexander Calder. Rickey's work embodied huge sculptural pieces made in stainless steel that moved to the slightest air current. See a 220 page catalogue, GEORGE RICKEY, by Nan Rosenthal (Abrams, NY. 1977) showing awesome, wonderful plates of his work. (born 6.6.1907- died 7.17.2002)
This is a home-made copy of "SUN AND MOON" - one of his simpler designs. This was made of wire and tinfoil. It is the sunlight, the shadows, and the movement that enhances the meaning of this slow motion piece. The original was made in stainless steel and brass and can be seen on page 85 of the catalogue.
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