The Hyperboloid Dance
Sculpture (2024)
Laser cut plywood, clear elastic string
Laser cut plywood, clear elastic string
This simple mechanism creates a mesmerizing optical illusion with a simple twist of the hand. The structure is elegant in its simplicity, as the turning motion builds a gradual tension, and a change in direction releases it. This repetition recalls the movements of a ballerina, floating and turning on her toes.