Measure Ring Wheel
This series originate from my fascination with geared wheels and is intended to create a kinetic ring that functions as a small-scale measuring tool.
These kinetic rings are designed and fabricated with precisely calculated gears and wheels. When the wearer rolls the primary wheel along a surface it measures length, which then can be read by the two hands on the top dial. Similar to the movement of a clock, the shorter hand indicates ten centimeters, the longer hand is used for one centimeter, while the tick marks on the wheel allow the length to also be measured in millimeters.These are kinetic rings, small sculptures, measuring tools and simply, enjoyable toys.
The parts of the ring were created in different ways: the gears were originally machined and reproduced by casting, some other elements were first made by rapid prototyping and then cast, while other parts were fabricated by hand. The tick marks and numbers were engraved by laser.
These kinetic rings are designed and fabricated with precisely calculated gears and wheels. When the wearer rolls the primary wheel along a surface it measures length, which then can be read by the two hands on the top dial. Similar to the movement of a clock, the shorter hand indicates ten centimeters, the longer hand is used for one centimeter, while the tick marks on the wheel allow the length to also be measured in millimeters.These are kinetic rings, small sculptures, measuring tools and simply, enjoyable toys.
The parts of the ring were created in different ways: the gears were originally machined and reproduced by casting, some other elements were first made by rapid prototyping and then cast, while other parts were fabricated by hand. The tick marks and numbers were engraved by laser.
'Wearable Kinetics, Wheels'
Solo Exhibition: 2007 October
Topohaus, Seoul, Korea
Images from Gallery Installation
