Arthur Ganson
Arthur Ganson
Arthur Gansonis a kinetic sculptor. He makes mechanical art demonstrations and Rube Goldberg machines with existential themes. His moving sculptures have been exhibited at a number of science museums and art galleries. Ganson's work appeals to viewers of all ages, and has been featured in an animated children's television show. He has invented mass-produced children's toys, and hosts an annual competition to make Rube Goldberg chain reaction machines...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionArtist
CountryUnited States of America
Arthur Ganson quotes about
engineering ratios speed
I happen to love engineering. I love figuring things out in a spatial sense, that whole realm of working with mechanical parts, and the relationship of the parts, and things like ratios and the speeds of particular objects.
artist passionate exploration
The scientist and the artist are both passionate about their exploration. What leads to my work is that I'm equally an artist and an engineer.
moving feelings matter
I guess I'm fascinated with motion because I find that whenever anything is moving, I have some feeling about it. It doesn't matter what kind of motion it is. A motion will always evoke some kind of reaction.
technology thinking seductive
Technology is very seductive, and it is certainly changing the way things are designed and made and taught. The problem is when technology has seduced you away from thinking about things as deeply as you should.