As an artist, I turn abstract ideas into machines of metal and stone. My works exist at the intersection of technology, human interaction, biomimicry, scale, and motion. I create pieces that compel viewers to interact and explore, sculptures that draw you in, art that creates a sense of place and an opportunity for fun. I believe that playful art can lower barriers between people, spark friendships, and build communities.
I draw my inspiration from two major areas:
🔵 Expressions of engineering or scientific ideas. These pieces include an abstraction of the hydrogen atom (Hydrogen), a series of multi-ton boulders that spin with an easy push (Rockspinners), and a monumental structure designed to give people a completely novel and visceral experience with gravity (Temple of Gravity).
🔵 Abstractions of anthropomorphic and zoomorphic forms. I draw from ancient myths, historical events, and the idea of the body in action. These pieces include a depiction of the horn section of a jazz band (Horn Section), a tethered bull inspired by an ancient Celtic myth (Finnibar), a herd of antelope activated by participants (Antelumpen), and a giant sculpture inspired by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world (Colossus).
My work consists of kinetic elements and, when feasible, I build sculptures that viewers can engage with directly; for instance, huge boulders that even a child can spin. For other pieces, I activate my work with wind, using polished sails that catch the eye. Recently, I have been exploring the possibility of combining wind- and human-activated components into the same sculpture.
Company Details
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 2053 Central Ave,
- Industry
- Fine Art
- Keywords
- Art, Architecture, Engineering, Construction, Installations, Granite, Steel, Kinetics, Interactive, Human-powered Art, Wind-powered Art, Burning Man Art, Big Art, Crane Operator, Design, Kinetic Arts, Sculpture, Kinetic Sculptures.
- HQ
- Alameda, California
- Competitors
Zachary Coffin Studio Questions
Zachary Coffin Studio's website is http://zacharycoffin.com/portfolio/
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Zachary Coffin Studio's industry is
Fine Art
Zachary Coffin Studio's categories are Fine Art
Zachary Coffin Studio's founding year is 1993
