In McSweeney’s kinetic sculpture, a Sisyphus toils pushing stone up an incline under the gaze of a patient vulture
More than one version of the myth of Sisyphus recounts the misdeeds of the founder of Ephyra – later known as Ancient Corinth – who cheated Death twice.
Hades punished Sisyphus. He was made to carry a rock to the top of a high hill and the king of the underworld dropped the rock from the top of the hill resulting in Sisyphus being forced to repeat the process over and over again. Now, artist Ross McSweeney has designed elaborate wooden automata that bring the ancient Greek myth to life.
In McSweeney’s kinetic sculpture, a Sisyphus toils pushing stone up an inclined plane under the gaze of a patient vulture. Beneath the surface, a cross-section of classical columns reveals a diabolical figure turning a complex set of gears. The automaton moves by turning a lever on its lower right side, and McSweeney demonstrates the mechanism in a video.
The artist designed additional do-it-yourself kinetic constructions: a tiger, a galloping horse, and the water surface on which rings ripple. On YouTube he shares related videos that give detailed models for anyone interested to build their own sculpture.
Source :Skai
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