In keeping with yesterday’s post, I’d like to continue the spirograph theme with Joseph L. Griffiths. I am a huge fan of interactive and kinetic sculptures. When I found this “Drawing Machine” I was mesmerized. My first thought was about the line work of the pens and how the installation was assembled. My second thought was about how cool it would be to use one of those to replace the boring stationary bikes at the gym. So much fun!

For more of Joseph Griffiths work, check out his website here.

Recently I’ve been doing a lot of research for some paper sculptures that I am working on. While combing the wiles of the internet I came across Tony Orrico and have fallen madly for his work. He is a visual artist, performer, and choreographer that uses his body as tool to create large scale drawings. In some instances he moves like a human spirograph, working continuously for upwards of four hours to complete one work.

What fascinates me most about his process is his precision in movement and concentration. The surprise lies in pieces like Penwald: 9: lateral bends lost, where his movement, though symetrical, seems erratic and jerky. It isn’t until the work is complete that you can really marvel at his careful attention to detail.

Take a look at more of his videos here.