Rolling Ball Sculpture 17.7

Background: I made my own Mulberry paper lanterns a couple months ago, and I was really captured by the idea of combining traditional Japanese lantern designs and my Rolling Ball Sculptures. I started by 3d modeling the frame and decided on this ornate door design that opens up to reveal the kinetic artwork inside. Smooth lighting inside was also necessary to make sure the effect was soft and beautiful. I chose thin natural Mulberry paper for its incredible fiber accents and authenticity, completing the lantern look.

For sale $2,600 (free shipping within US)

Details: The sculpture is built with a sturdy steel base inspired by Japanese square lanterns that is wrapped in authentic Mulberry paper featuring its natural fibers throughout. Mounted on the front are two ornate steel doors which adds curiosity for ogling onlookers. The frame has a spiral lift In the back left indefinitely returning marbles to the top. Mounted on the bottom right there is an easy to access lift speed adjustment knob and power plug. The smooth lighting is remotely operated and the color tone and brightness can be adjusted, it looks stunning with its elegant glow. The lift can be ran fast to be very eventful and exciting, or slow to be more relaxing and mesmerizing. This piece also includes a custom hardwood Maple base and the sculpture can also be optionally wall mounted.

(The video showcases a medium lift speed)

This sculpture is quite complex featuring 3 different track routes. The first route off the lift quickly drops into a quintuple Loop-de-loop (however you say 5 loops lol) which spins backwards returning to the lift. The two tracks coming off the second splitter are more windy and slow the first of which goes through several slowing drops before entering a dropper, which can optionally hold up to 3 marbles. Coming out of the dropper the marbles meander throughout the sculpture before entering a final splitter which drops each marble one by one. The second track rolls through several spirals and also two of my new "toilet bowl" features.

Commissions always available, I love working with this lantern concept so If you wanted a smaller, bigger, or different one just message me :)

It is quite large at 30" tall, 22" wide" and 12.5" deep, it is 37" tall on the hardwood stand. The sculpture has a semi-gloss black finish and comes with 1" red and orange marbles. It can be sat alone, on its wood base, or wall mounted with included hangars.

Shipping

To safely ship this sculpture with its fragile paper sides I will be providing free custom wood crating. Hand built for strength, which is a service I provide for all large sculptures and commissions to ensure safe travel!

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