Kinetic Art

Kinetic Art

Kinetic art is a form of art that relies on movement to create its impact.

Kinetic art includes artworks across various mediums that incorporate visible movement perceivable by the viewer, or rely on motion to achieve their artistic effects. One of the earliest manifestations of kinetic art can be found in canvas paintings that extend beyond the traditional two-dimensional plane, introducing multidimensional movement into the artistic experience.

These pioneering works not only engage the viewer's visual senses but also challenge the conventional boundaries of static art by introducing dynamic elements. By doing so, kinetic art invites observers to explore a more immersive and interactive relationship with the artwork, as they become active participants in the experience, responding to the ever-changing visual dynamics created by movement. This dynamic quality adds a fascinating dimension to the art form, making it a captivating and evolving journey for those who encounter it.


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Parra's studio, with Parra at the centre, his back to the camera as he works on the large painting takes centre stage, showing a faceless blue woman in a striped dress, painted in red, purple, blue and teal. The studio is full of brightly coloured paints, with a large window on the right and a patterned rug across the floor under the painting.