Maxwell Davidson Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Pedro S. De Movellan featuring new kinetic sculptures, on view from February 14 through March 26, 2011. This is De Movellan’s ninth solo show at Maxwell Davidson Gallery.
One of the most prominent kinetic sculptors working tod... Read more
Maxwell Davidson Gallery is pleased to present a solo exhibition by Pedro S. De Movellan featuring new kinetic sculptures, on view from February 14 through March 26, 2011. This is De Movellan’s ninth solo show at Maxwell Davidson Gallery.
One of the most prominent kinetic sculptors working today, De Movellan has become a master of fluidity, creating entirely unique kinetic works that move effortlessly and silently. De Movellan’s work has shown constant evolution throughout his 15-year career. At only 43, he is a master and apprentice in his field.
In the past, De Movellan worked largely in wood and dense metals. Recently his focus has shifted to materials that are both durable and ultra-lightweight. This exploration has led him to use stainless steel and aluminum as main supports for carbon fiber laminate elements. Carbon fiber, which is strong, archival, and malleable, has become his signature material. The artist’s choice of materials and precise workmanship come together to create an overall aesthetic that is at once industrial and romantic.
De Movellan has worked primarily with circular elements in his sculptures, which help to define and illustrate the motion of each work. He has also used columns, wings, and more recently, “open spheres” which combine right angles with arcs to create infinitesimal variations of movement. These shapes did not exist in De Movellan’s previous work, or that of any other kinetic sculptor before him.
After a highly successful Art Basel Miami Beach where the artist was exhibited at the Maxwell Davidson Gallery booth alongside George Rickey, Jesus Rafael Soto, Tim Prentice, and Kevin Osmond, De Movellan has continued to turn out innovative and beautiful sculptures and to advance kinetic art towards its next iteration.
