Two Lines Oblique Down, Variation III, Kinetic sculpture at Indianapolis Museum of Art, United States
Two Lines Oblique Down, Variation III is a kinetic sculpture made of stainless steel with a Y-shaped base and two moving beams. The work is designed so that wind can freely move the angled metal elements in response to air currents.
The sculpture was acquired by the Indianapolis Museum of Art in 1975 from a New York gallery. It represents the artist George Rickey's continued exploration of how art and engineering could work together through motion.
The sculpture reflects George Rickey's vision of combining geometry with motion in a way that connects to natural forces. Visitors see how the moving metal parts respond continuously to wind, making each moment different from the last.
This is an outdoor installation, so weather conditions affect how the beams move and how much motion you will observe on any given day. Visit on a breezy day to see the full range of movement in the metal elements.
Small greased bearings at the joints make the angled beams extremely sensitive to even gentle breezes. This means the work is constantly changing shape throughout the day, and no two moments of viewing are exactly the same.
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