Hello all,
I have recently changed service providers and therefore the email address listed in several posts on this blog is no longer active. If you wish to contact me, the best way to do so would be to leave a comment to this post.
Thanks!
Friday, February 4, 2011
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Reaching from Switzerland
Here are some images of a "Reaching" mobile made in many colors. The images were sent to me by a client from Switzerland to show the piece installed in its new home. If you have similar images, please feel free to email them to me at:
artinhighplaces@charter.net
Labels:
despirito,
hanging art,
kinetic art,
mobile,
wire
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Aloha
Monday, March 29, 2010
Stabile sculptures

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
The Flow

Made of quality Birch plywood with a polyurethane finish, one side is stained slightly darker than the other to add interest as it swirls and twists. The size of this piece is 24 x 36, but it can also be scaled easily. In wood, the piece sells for $365. I also can make it of PVC plastic sheet in various colors for $295. Email me at artinhighplaces@charter.net for details.
Labels:
despirito,
hanging art,
kinetic art,
mobile,
wood
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Tangents

This is a mixed media piece, consisting of PVC sheet, EVA foam, and wood with steel connections. Size is 17 x 30 and the cost is $135.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Inspired by color
If you live in a design-centric world like I do, you are used to seeing various sets of color matching books laying around fanned out like peacocks. You may even have a drawer full of extra color chips stashed for a rainy day. Recently, while cleaning out my office, I came across said drawer and wondered how I could put the scraps of color to use. The resulting mobile "When the Leaves Turn" and stabile "Tints" are what sprang to mind. These will be auctioned for charity, but may have opened a fun door for me...



Saturday, February 13, 2010
Tucson
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Branches

This is an image of one of the first real "art" mobiles I ever made. I just couldn't stop once I started. This is actually a really small piece (less than a foot tall) but it can easily be scaled up and I've made a few like it in larger sizes that weren't photographed. Because of its complexity, the cost of a larger version would be around $300. Feel free to contact me if interested in commissioning a similar piece.
Labels:
despirito,
hanging art,
kinetic art,
mobile,
wire
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Recyclone

Thursday, November 12, 2009
Apartment Therapy
One of my Stabiles, "The Answer," is featured on the blog Apartment Therapy.
Pretty cool!
Pretty cool!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Joy

Saturday, October 3, 2009
Orbit
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Positive Curves

The size of this one is 24 x 30 and it sells for around $140 in that scale. The material is PVC plastic sheet. I've made this in several sizes and colors, blue seems to be a favorite (perhaps because it gives it a nautical feel) and red is also popular (flames?), but my favorite is still black. Someday, I'd like to try it in Birch plywood.
Labels:
despirito,
hanging art,
kinetic art,
mobile
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Home Concepts Magazine
I was recently contacted by Home Concepts Magazine about my mobile The Flow. Home Concepts is a Singapore based publication focusing on homes, gardens, architecture, and the art world. Apparently, they were interested in featuring my mobile in the, "Favourite Things," section. I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Monday, August 3, 2009
Circle Tree


I've shown it here in two styles to give you an idea of how my work can be customized. The size is 24 x 36 and it's made of stainless steel and EVA foam shapes to keep it very lightweight and provide lots of movement. The cost is $165. As always, feel free to email at artinhighplaces@charter.net with inquiries.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Reaching

This is one of my first "production" mobiles and continues to be a best seller. I have sold versions of this mobile in Germany, Switzerland, France, and across the US in various color combinations. This piece, like many of my work, is made of stainless steel and EVA foam shapes. This makes it very lightweight and incredibly responsive to minor indoor air currents. The size of this mobile is about 24 inches wide by 32 inches high, but I've made custom sizes up to 4 feet tall.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Serpentine Motion
I know I've posted this image once before, but it serves as a good example of the "serpentine" motion most of my mobiles perform. Because the separate elements of the piece are linked with one another directly (instead of hanging freely as from a string) they cause a chain reaction of movement when stirred. This effect can be mesmerizing and is carefully considered during the design of most of my work. I really like the cause and effect relationship the elements have on one another. This chain reaction of movement is known as "serpentine motion" due to the resemblance it bears to a snake's undulating body. Keep in mind this image moves quickly in comparison to the normal slow and gentle movements of my larger mobile pieces, I only show it here to better illustrate the mechanics of my work. For more information, feel free to email me at artinhighplaces@charter.net.
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
My Methods
I'm often asked about my techniques and construction methods. In response, I'll explain that in most cases I keep my work as clean and simple as possible. Most of my work includes no glue, welding, nuts or bolts. Just simple shapes and bent wire. A good analogy to me is music, anyone can make simple sounds, but arranging the sound into something musical is an art. Have you ever really listened to "Moonlight Sonata" and heard how simple it is? Yet it's a great and enduring work of art. I strive for the same simplicity and beauty of form in many of my hanging mobiles.
If you would like to discuss a new project, feel free to contact me at artinhighplaces@charter.net.
If you would like to discuss a new project, feel free to contact me at artinhighplaces@charter.net.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Sprung

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