For this project I finally got to talk about one of my favourite artists and engineers, Theo Jansen, so i’m looking forward to doing artist study of his work. My idea is to attempt to truly understand Jansens designs by trying to build a scale model of one of his Strandbeests. This is an ambitious plan I digress, so I used ‘Lego Digital Designer’ to attempt to work out the intricacies of his design, after several hours I created a model that worked in theory. For my artist study I won’t be using lego because the exact sizes and angles which allow for motor function are too difficult to achieve. I have a model of a Strandbeest which I acquired a few years ago which I can scale up with some modifications. The work is directly related to Jansen because I am essentially copying his design, however I will make some modifications to add my own touch. The exact materials I choose to use are a matter of contention however I will follow Jansen’s mantra and use cheap, malleable and available materials. This study will link to my question because it directly addresses my interest in making kinetic models and will assist me in future creations. Also It link to my question of relationships because I want to see if i’ll develop the parental feelings for my work that Jansen has. From a personal angle this piece will allow me to create my own version of a machine i’ve admired for many years, also i’ll be able to adjust it with my own personal touches.
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