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The MB&F M.A.D.Gallery is thrilled to
present Nils Völker's first ever "human-sized" kinetic
art series, created in exclusivity for the M.A.D.Gallery.
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Based in
Berlin and renowned for his monumental installations displayed
around the world, Völker excels at bringing everyday items to
breathing or dancing life in perfectly choreographed
performances.
The story of the “Fuchsia, Orange & Royal Blue”
collection – featuring three animated works of art – begins with
the popular honeycomb ornamentation, an item commonly used to decorate
for parties. In his studio, Völker played with the décor to
contrive inventive ideas for a kinetic work using electronics and
programming.
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A visual
feast, each art piece performs an entrancing spectacle as the
origami-esque paper decorations in powerful hues spin, fold, and
unfold with choreographed precision similar to an Olympic
synchronized swimming team. Völker’s three-dimensional works have
wonderfully reimagined a common party trimming in art that is
captivating whether in motion or fixed position.
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“Orange”
is a set of four brilliant tangerine-coloured paper honeycombs
anchored on a square base measuring 50 x 50 cm. A limited edition
of 28, it works as a small solo piece or as part of a diptych or
triptych. The five raindrop-shaped paper honeycomb fans of
“Fuchsia” stand in a single file line creating a striking visual on
a long table. There are 18 pieces available measuring 112 x 7 cm in
size. “Royal Blue”, limited to 8 pieces, features 16 circular fans
in a vibrant cobalt hue dancing on a 110 cm square frame.
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The
spirit of the MB&F M.A.D.Gallery is captured in this
mesmerizing collection thanks to Völker’s clever use of exacting
technology to transform what we might consider fairly common
objects into animated mechanical marvels. Watching the honeycomb
fans pirouette and twirl in unison makes our hearts beat a little
faster here at the M.A.D.Gallery.
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