Kinetic sculpture Strobilus_Mobilis Original

The minimalistic kinetic sculpture Strobilus Mobilis is composed of multitude of concave mirrored elements. The curving of the scales allows you to focus the luminous flux directed at them and casts complex dynamic reflections. Horizontal rows (8 rows) are driven by controlled electric motors and can change the direction and speed of rotation.
The architectonics of the object structurally and visually refers to the image of a pine cone. This is a powerful symbol with a wide interpretation that is found everywhere – from Greco-Roman antiquity and ancient Egyptian mythology to the design features of the main pavilion of VDNKh (All-union Exhibition of Achievements of National Economy, Moscow), made in the Stalin Empire style. The image of cone is firmly established in the field of classical architecture and in the Catholic attributes, in candlesticks, jewelry and ornaments. A huge sculpture of a pine cone is located in the courtyard of the Vatican with the same name. The Easter egg by Carl Faberge, commissioned by Russian industrialist Alexander Kelch, is made in the shape of a pine cone. Numerous projects of modern parametric architecture and kinetic facades are inspired by the shaping and structure of its scales.
Fibonacci spirals twisting in the usual pine sprout , according to some metaphysicians, are nothing more than a manifestation of the divine in the created world. The smooth rotation of the “floors” of the kinetic sculpture of Strobilus Mobilis implements a mathematical sequence, and the orderly movement of concentrated glare enlivens the space, being an additional means of artistic expression.

Concept, design project: Victor Polyakov.