Swinging Sticks Kinetic Energy Sculpture

Swinging Sticks Kinetic Energy Sculpture. As seen in the movie "Iron Man 2"! Swinging, flowing, noiselessly circling in constant motion, the arms of Swinging Sticks seem almost to defy gravity. Like a sophisticated double pendulum, they circle fluidly, creating a relaxing, almost hypnotic effect... rotating seemingly in contradiction to the laws of physics, changing directions and speed for no apparent reason. The Swinging Sticks Kinetic Energy Sculpture is an unusual and fascinating way to make an artistic statement anywhere. At first glance, the design of Swinging Sticks is sleek, beautiful and deceptively simple. These high-quality, museum-style motion sculptures are intricately designed and constructed by a few highly trained artisans to exacting specifications to give the illusion of perpetual motion. Ideal for such settings as home entryways, offices, conference rooms or waiting rooms where it will provide relaxing entertainment. Aluminum sticks on a solid wood base reach a maximum height of 18" (base measures 10.5" w x 3.25" h). Sculpture requires a 16"-wide clearance for sticks to swing. Uses 4 AA batteries (included). Get into the swing of hypnotic perpetual motion with the Swinging Sticks Kinetic Energy Sculpture from Brookstone. Order today!

• This is a very very nice and sophisticated double pendulum, it exhibits apparently non-repeating and non-periodic motion

• Never ceasing, always swinging, this moving stick model appears to defy gravity and turn logic on its head

• The constant, fluid motion of the revolving sticks creates an almost hypnotic effect

• The perpetual motion illusion was created by an electrical engineer and designer to baffle and amaze all onlookers

• Ideal for conference rooms, medical offices, exhibition areas, waiting rooms, display windows, and foyers etc