Tim Prentice’s Kinetic Sculptures

At Maxwell Davidson Gallery

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Tim Prentice, “Floating Mirror,” 2007, stainless steel and aluminum, 46 by 46 by 12 inches.

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 NEW YORK CITY — The Maxwell Davidson Gallery will present the ninth solo exhibition of new work by Tim Prentice, a kinetic sculptor.

Prentice works in a variety of lightweight materials, including aluminum, stainless steel, feathers and Lexan. Originally an architect, Prentice turned to making sculpture full-time more than 20 years ago. His architectural training has enabled him to design sculptures with a sensitivity to their surroundings, whether they be for museums, large corporations or private collections.

Prentice investigates the shape, form and flow of wind currents and the intriguing structures and reflective metals he uses allow the sculptures to soar or undulate in response to their environment, creating delightful, patterned movements for the eye. As one of the foremost kinetic sculptors working today, Prentice has executed literally hundreds of his whimsical and ingenious pieces for galleries, universities, museums, hospitals, airports, corporate offices, civic centers and private collections all over the world.

Prentice’s newest body of work pits his usual style against even more complex systems, which enable the artist to further explore his definitions of air-flow and movement. Accompanying this exhibition is a catalog with an essay by Michael Amy as well as DVD produced by the artist himself. The disc will document not only works in the show, but also larger commission based work and proposals.

The Maxwell Davidson Gallery is at 724 Fifth Avenue. For information, 212-759-7555 or www.davidsongallery.com.