All of the kinetic sculptures are made up of Copper, Brass, Aluminum, or Stainless Steel. The copper pieces are patinaed with either chemical or heat-induced rainbow of colors and sealed with a state-of-the-art exterior clear coating.
Many pieces are made of recycled materials . LaPaso spends hours digging in scrapyards, looking for just the right junk. "... then I have the wonderful experience of transforming them into something new."
All of my kinetic sculptures use space-age plastic bearings for generations of outdoor use. These bearings never need to be oiled and are impervious to salt water. In fact water actually lubricates them. Read More...
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My primary goal is to make toys for the wind.\r\nI often use recycled components in my works, as used hard-disk parts or rejected metal stuff. Read More...
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In my art I attempt to reveal the calm within the chaos. The effortless movement of carefully balanced steel, spurred on by the often turbulent and non-uniform forces of the air element, serves as a reminder that no matter what energies are acting upon us externally, peace and integrity can be maintained by nurturing inner balance. As I create each piece I attempt to allow unspoken personal meditations to flow into the work. It is my hope that the observer will be reconnected to their own center and experience a heightened state of awareness and peace. I hope the work inspires the cultivation of?personal strength and resolve and encourages the observer to more easily know and follow their own path. Read More...
http://www.kineticmeditations.com