Kinetic art to bring some magic to Ocean Ave.
BOYNTON BEACH — Construction is ongoing along Ocean Avenue, but the latest might be the prettiest and most magical work.
Ar ti sts and their c rews are installing kinetic art sculptures in preparation for Boynton Beach’s free International Kinetic Art Exhibit and Symposium in February. Kinetic art swings and moves in the wind.
The art is going up along Ocean, also known as the Avenue of the Arts. Those who walk by the Civic Center, library, and historic high school will be able to see the pieces.
Debby Coles-Dobay, the city’s public arts manager, said the art exhibit, “helps with economic development of the downtown a r e a o f B o y n t o n B e a c h a n d increases cultural tourism.”
The first to be installed was “Kiko Cy,” a 24-foot piece created by Maryland-artist Paul Daniel, at 125 E. Ocean Ave. The art piece has five brightly colored elements that spin in the wind in a variety of movements atop a 14-foot base.
Also installed, as described by the city:
■ “Ying Yang” by Colorado-artist John King. It’s 14 feet and uses wind power to move ancient Oriental yin and yang symbols.
■ “Revelati on” by Cali f ornia-artist Amos Robinson. It’s 15 feet with orbiting stainless steel “feathers” and a red globe that glows at night.
■ “Gyra” by Tom Brewitz of Boynton Beach. It’s a nearly 13-foot stainless steel statue that moves into shapes with a push from the wind.
O n M o n d a y , We s t P a l m Beach-artist Beju LeJobart will install “Dudali Salsa,” a 12-foot colorful PVC pipe piece featuring two salsa dancers moving in the wind and an observer.
Twelve pieces will be on display. Additional art will be installed through Nov. 1, with the kinetic symposium scheduled from Feb. 3 to 5.
In 2010, the city’s Arts Commission created a plan to collaborate with international artists who are members of the Kinetic Art Organization, in order to develop the biennial exhibit and symposium, the first in the nation.