Animaris Rhinoceros
The Animaris Rhinoceros Transport is a type of animal with a steel skeleton and a polyester skin. It looks as if there is a thick layer of sand coating the animal. It weighes 2 tons and it stands 4.70 meters tall. Because of its height it catches enough wind to start moving.
Theo Jansen (1948) studied physics at the University of Delft (The Netherlands). He left University to become an artist. He has been working on creating a new life-form. Beach Animals. These creatures consist of walking skeletons. They are wind powered. Eventually he wants to put these animals on the beach where they will lead their own lives.
You must watch this incredible video of the Rinoceros in motion.
Travis Rice wrote:
Kudos, Theo Jansen is a personal art hero. cheers,
.t.
Posted on 26-Mar-07 at 6:03 am | Permalink