bubble machine II

source: artplusdesign

Russell’s art practice – absurdist whimsical kinetic sculpture – crosses the boundaries of art, technology and performance. His work varies in scale from the intimate (tea bag jigglers) to large (Bubble Machine I + Bubble Machine II) and he has performed at, and installed temporary artworks for festivals including Livid and Five to Midnight. His large scale works, the majority of which have been primarily self-funded, can take several years to complete. He has a tendency to create work in series, with each ‘model’ deviating to a certain degree from the last.

Russell strongly believes that a person should be able to access and appreciate art and design without having an arts degree. This does not mean that the work cannot be challenging. He addresses this issue in his artwork by providing multiple access points including a high quality of workmanship, visual aesthetics, strong lines, attention to detail, narrative, sense of whimsy, complexity and the balance of form and function. The whimsy factor of Russell’s art makes it popular with people of all ages regardless of whether they see it as art or not.

Russell is a highly respected artist, designer and maker and has an Honors Degree in Visual Arts and a Masters Degree in Fine Arts, both from QUT.
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source: artplusdesign

Materials: Acrylic Sphere, Wheelchair Motors and Controllers, Fabricated Steel, Various Electrical Components
Features: Front Independent Suspension, Rolling Beam Rear Suspension, 6 Wheel Drive, 6 Wheel Steer, Electric Door, 2 High Capacity Bubble Blowers
Completed: October 2000

Bubble Machine II is styled after the original Bubble Machine and essentially performs the same function. As with my other artworks (eg tea bag jigglers) I have a tendancy to create series of works that explore alternative ways of delivering the same, or similar results. The Bubble Machine series is invested strongly in whimsy and yes, I am already planning a third machine.
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source: artsconnect

Russell Anderson
Public Artist & Kinetic Sculptor (Redcliffe, QLD)

Russell is an experienced public artist and designer. He has completed a Bachelor of Art (Visual Art) with Honours and a Masters of Fine Art [QUT]. His experience in the public realm covers corporate commissions, state and local government commissions and community projects. Technically, his skills include sculptural forms, concrete, mosaic work, metal and timber and the incorporation of kinetics, LED, fibre optics and solar technology in public works.

Russell has worked on both indoor and outdoor placemaking projects scaling from single seating nodes to designing and overseeing the refurbishment of an entire streetscape including one-off furniture, pedestrian fixtures, decorative concrete finishes and community artwork.

Russell is able to deliver through all stages of a public art projects, from concept design, through costing, time tabling, fabrication and installation and he is excellent at working with built-environment professionals [architects, engineers, landscape architects] and manufacturers. His skills in CAD and 3D rendering are particularly useful in visioning work with clients and working with outside manufacturers. Russell is experienced in working with communities from consultation through to the design and fabrication stages.