Alexander Calder and his WIRE CREATIONS. Alexander Calder Earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1919 Worked as a sculptor using wire, wood and.

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Alexander Calder and his WIRE CREATIONS

Alexander Calder Earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1919 Worked as a sculptor using wire, wood and other materials Learned how to create “volume without mass”

Elephant, Acrobat, 1929.

Steel Fish, “Kinetic” Sculpture Sculptures that are able to move on their own

“mobile” kinetic sculpture that hangs from the ceiling “stabile” kinetic sculpture that hangs from a base and armature

Calder’s “Flamingo” sculpture in Chicago.

Student Work…

Professional Wire Stuff…