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| Paul Penny |
paul@aerokinetic.com 406 Crossway Lane Holly Springs, NC 27540 (919)567-3401 |
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Title: AeroOak Description: The AeroOak was inspired by the grove of oak trees around the Penny homeplace in Clayton, North Carolina. I grew up under these hundred-year-old oaks, just as my father did. The original of this sculpture now stands with the trees that remain there. The AeroOak can add a stately presence to your garden while still remaining very "natural". Dimensions: 8' tall, 5' wide Medium: Kinetic Wind Sculpture Date Created: 2003 Location: Clayton, NC |
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Title: AeroVortex Description: The AeroVortex is a bolder variation of the AeroHelix sculpture. It can be setup to mimic the motion of a tornado or a whirlpool. Adds unusual, yet natural motion to your garden. Dimensions: 7' tall, 2' wide Medium: Kinetic Wind Sculpture Date Created: 2003 Location: Austin, TX |
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Title: AeroHelix Description: The AeroHelix is our most popular large sculpture. The double helix design results in a "DNA-like" look that's mesmerizing in even a light wind. The organic shape of the AeroHelix adds motion to your garden without calling too much attention to itself. Dimensions: 5' tall, 2' wide Medium: Kinetic Wind Sculpture Date Created: 2002 Location: Grand Junction, CO |
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Title: AeroCordion Description: The AeroCordion is a subtle geometric sculpture. It expands and collapses as it rotates, reminiscent of an accordion. Adds motion to your garden without drawing too much attention to itself! Dimensions: 5' tall, 2' wide Medium: Kinetic Wind Sculpture Date Created: 2002 Location: Holly Springs, NC |
| Web sites that feature work by Paul Penny |
| http://www.aerokinetic.com -- AeroKinetic Studios - Wind Sculptures by Paul Penny |
| Artist's Bio |
Paul Penny grew up on a farm in Clayton, NC. With a very understanding mother, and a carpenter/farmer/ inventor dad, Paul was constantly playing in the workshop, the streams and the fields, trying to harness the water, wind and sun. He dammed streams. He built solar stills and ovens. He built kites and windmills. His dad could fix anything, and from a very early age Paul watched (and "helped"). Al ...... more |
| Artist's Statement |
For as long as I can remember, I've been fascinated by things that move - especially when "nature" makes them move. When I grew up on a farm, I was constantly playing in the workshop, the streams and the fields, trying to harness the water, wind and sun. AeroKinetic Studios is the manifestation of my childhood dream - to build beautiful things that move with nature, things that will add a li ...... more |
| Resume |
Exhibitions: May 2003 - Artsplosure, Raleigh, NC September 2003-Present - Red Door Gallery, Clayton, NC May 2004 - Artsplosure, Raleigh, NC July 2004 - Festival for the Eno, Durham, NC |