Kinetic Sculptures > Stalagmite Formation Machine

A foamy mixture of maple syrup, soap and pigment is expelled onto a rotating display platform. The foamy syrupy substance builds to form a stalagmite.

Materials: Aluminum, steel, glass, air pump, vinyl tubing, chain, electric motor, soapy mixture containing maple syrup and pigment

Dimensions: 6' h x 4' w x 4' d

Video link:

http://vimeo.com/14515717

Mark Porter kinetic sculpture, kinetic sculpture, Mark Porter, performative sculpture, found objects, chicago, machine, kinetic mechanical sculpture
Aluminum, steel, glass, air pump, vinyl tubing, chain, electric motor, soapy mixture containing maple syrup and pigment
6' h x 4' w x 4' d
2010
Mark Porter kinetic sculpture, kinetic sculpture, Mark Porter, performative sculpture, found objects, chicago, machine, kinetic mechanical sculpture
Aluminum, steel, glass, air pump, vinyl tubing, chain, electric motor, soapy mixture containing maple syrup and pigment
6' h x 4' w x 4' d
2010
Mark Porter kinetic sculpture, kinetic sculpture, Mark Porter, performative sculpture, found objects, chicago, machine, kinetic mechanical sculpture
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Mark Porter kinetic sculpture, kinetic sculpture, Mark Porter, performative sculpture, found objects, chicago, machine, kinetic mechanical sculpture
Aluminum, steel, glass, air pump, vinyl tubing, chain, electric motor, soapy mixture containing maple syrup and pigment
6' h x 4' w x 4' d
2010
Mark Porter kinetic sculpture, kinetic sculpture, Mark Porter, performative sculpture, found objects, chicago, machine, kinetic mechanical sculpture
Aluminum, steel, glass, air pump, vinyl tubing, chain, electric motor, soapy mixture containing maple syrup and pigment
6' h x 4' w x 4' d
2010
Mark Porter kinetic sculpture, kinetic sculpture, Mark Porter, performative sculpture, found objects, chicago, machine, kinetic mechanical sculpture
Aluminum, steel, glass, air pump, vinyl tubing, chain, electric motor, soapy mixture containing maple syrup and pigment
6' h x 4' w x 4' d
2010