T6 at The Enterprise Center
Theopnustos 6 (T6) is the exhibit of artist Arnel Borja, showcasing his kinetic sculptures. Borja’s background is in aerospace engineering, aside from his art. His creativity betrays his technical know-how. One look and the viewer can glean that it took more than mere creativity to produce his brand of art. I’m art dyslexic, but I can surely dig this.
One of the first pieces that can be viewed from the Tower 2 side of the Enterprise Center’s atrium. The simplicity of this piece exudes plain genius. A bigger version of this would add drama to the lobby of an office building or outside a gray building. To me it seems like a giant version could work wonders for the exterior of an IT company.
This is one of my personal favorites. It seems like the longer arm is just screwed to the body but is actually in perfect balance. I did actually try to pry the center but it seems stuck. But it was obvious that the artist took pains in ensuring the piece was balanced because it actually teeters a bit when you touch down on one side.
It’s amazing how the artist managed to balance objects that not even supposed to be on balance, with the curved wire where it’s even impossible to determine the fulcrum, at least for me. The skill and craftsmanship will leave you in awe.
For those interested to see the exhibit, you have until the 28th of September, 2007.
This is the pricelist of Mr. Borja’s artworks. If you want a piece of living physics in your home, then be ready to shell out a significant amount. If I could afford it, I wouldn’t even think twice.
