Kinetic sculpture uses water, air bubbles, and a toilet flush mechanism

Take a look at this fantastic sculpture by Andrew Smith titled Exhaler V. The piece features an enclosed water tank inside of which a capsule is slowly lifted by a stream of air bubbles. Upon breaking the surface of the water at the top, a toilet flush mechanism is triggered, causing the capsule to descent again so the process can be repeated. Very inventive!

See more sculptures by Andrew Smith on his web site.

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The incredible mechanical art of Andrew Smith

Tangles of organic shapes, twists of colorful metal, spinning wheels, balls racing along on tracks with purpose, rooms jammed full of mechanical contraptions, liquids, gases, light, and a full-size human figure made of metal riding a bike. These are just some of the incredible mechanical creations that come from the mind and hands of artist Andrew Smith. Check out this video montage showing an assortment of his kinetic sculptures.

You can see more kinetic sculpture by Andrew Smith on his web site.

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'Long Road Ahead' kinetic figurative piece

Long Road Ahead was the first kinetic figurative piece created by Andrew Smith. It runs off of two separate gear motors: one which drives the wheels and the man on the bike, and the other which rotates the front wheel. It's a large piece at 8 feet long and 5 1/2 feet tall.

See more cool sculptures by Andrew Smith on his web site.

[ Thanks Christoph! ]

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