Will Carr

The kinetic wind sculptures that I create bring to life the hidden forces surrounding us in an ever-changing dance. In such a complex world it is more important than ever to feel connected to, and understand, the environment we inhabit. The sculptures glint in the sun as they move, reflecting the beauty of our shared world and bringing a spark of joy to their surroundings.

My love of paragliding has given me a deep understanding of weather and wind flow, which combined with my background in engineering, has made the progression from static to kinetic sculptures a natural one.

For me, play is both an important part of my life, and a crucial element in learning to understand the physics of the world. Using experimentation to explore fluid dynamics, hidden forces, and patterns in nature allows me to better understand their interactions. This exploration directly informs my understanding of how to create kinetic sculptures that move consistently, in varying patterns, in even the lightest of winds. This play continues throughout each sculpture’s development, with computer modelling, and with actual models tested in the wind.

Using stainless steel and Corten metal I’m able to create intricate, large scale pieces of contemporary art fo...

Montcrieff Bray Gallery – Petworth, Sussex

Hannah Peschar Sculpture Garden – Dorking, Surrey

Sculpture By The Lakes – Dorchester, Dorset

The Cotswold Sculpture Park – Cirencester, Gloucestershire

Canwood Gallery – Herefordshire

The Sculpture Park – Chirt, Surrey