Tule Wave, Too

Standing on the first floor, I could not visually describe what it's like to look up into this hanging kinetic ceiling sculpture. Very relaxing to sit and observe its slow undulations above you--like waves on water or a sheet blowing in the wind.

I climbed to the second floor and drew it from there. I think there are mechanical pulleys that raise and lower the fishing wires in progression, which in turn move the geometric tule reed pieces up and down.

Here's a little Maker profile about the low-tech mechanical creations of this very talented artist, Reuben Margolin:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dehXioMIKg0&sns=em

The David Brower Center, Berkeley

The David Brower Center is a "home for the environmental movement" with office suites, rental spaces, and a ground floor art gallery.  While we were visiting and sketching, a seminar was taking place  on the second floor to train legal teams in leadership skills.  The exhibit on the first floor focussed on the Canary Project,  whose research centered projects aim to increase public awareness and motivate action on environmental issues.  The drawing below is of several of their Green Parrot posters on display, encouraging all citizens to build a sustainable economy.

The Canary Project was created in 2006 by artist duo Sayler and Morris, whose research-intensive projects are framed to broaden public awareness and inspire action surrounding environmental issues - See more at: http://browercenter.org/exhibit/artact2016/#.dpuf

The Canary Project was created in 2006 by artist duo Sayler and Morris, whose research-intensive projects are framed to broaden public awareness and inspire action surrounding environmental issues - See more at: http://browercenter.org/exhibit/artact2016/#.dpuf

The Tule Wave

I am mesmerized by the Tule Wave by Reuben Margolin. This 7' x 7' 25' high kinetic sculpture is housed in the David Brower Center located at 2150 Alston Way near the Berkeley BART Station. The sculpture is composed of tule reeds, brass beads, string, and steel with an electric motor that gently creates a murmuration. I had a view from the 1st floor. Our group sketched within the Center, focusing on the Tule Wave and other art in the  Hazel Wolf Gallery which emphasizes environmental and social advocacy art.  (Please see other posts). The Center's name honors David Brower, a Berkeley native who was a leader in both the Sierra Club and the League of Conservation Voters.