Penduloid

Penduloid is a kinetic exploration of motion, balance, and play. Crafted from geometric metal forms, this interactive sculpture invites viewers to become participants, engaging with its movement and altering its rhythm through touch. As the pendulum swings through the structure, it transforms—its shifting composition creating an ever-changing dialogue between form, gravity, and human interaction. With a playful aesthetic, Penduloid challenges the traditional notion of sculpture as static. Instead, it thrives on movement, encouraging curiosity and experimentation. It is a reminder that art is not just something to observe but something to experience—an evolving interplay between object and observer, motion and stillness, structure and spontaneity.

Estate Sculpture Second Prize MIFGS 2025

Penduloid is a kinetic sculpture that exemplifies a technical mastery in both form and movement. This piece challenges traditional notions of static sculpture by engaging the viewer as an active participant in its dynamic rhythm. The artist encourages curiosity and interaction through the piece's fluid movement, transforming the sculpture into a playful and exploratory experience that invites a deeper understanding of the intersection between motion and stillness, art and audience.

Judge - Daisy Richmond Smith