Russell Anderson

Kinetic sculpture & public art · Maleny, Queensland

Sculpture where mechanism meets story: kinetic machines, invented histories and public landmarks, designed and built in an off-grid solar workshop.

For thirty years I have built things that move, light up and tell stories: from teabag jigglers to a six-metre town clock and a landmark for Hong Kong's Kai Tak.

Designed, engineered and built in one place

Concept, 3D modelling, engineering, casting patterns, CNC and plasma cutting, welding, electronics and installation all happen in an off-grid, solar-powered workshop in the hinterland above Maleny.

Selected works

• Landing, Kai Tak Sports Park, Hong Kong
• FLOW, Emporio, Maroochydore
• iDIDIT!, Sunshine Coast Private Teaching Hospital, Birtinya
• NanO Harvester, Robelle Domain, Springfield Lakes, Queensland
• Noosa Town Clock, Sunshine Beach Road, Noosa Junction
• Transdimensional, Old Ambulance Station, Nambour
• Alchemy, Gympie
• Shields, Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology, Caboolture
• Maryborough Match Making Machine, Maryborough, Queensland
• The Splendid Distance Light Magnifier, Maryborough, Queensland
• Bubble Machine II, Touring: LIVID, Ideas Festival, Redcliffe, Federation Square, Adelaide Fringe, Swell, The Tanks Cairns
• Bubble Machine I, Brisbane Festival Street Parade and LIVID, Brisbane

Email russell@artplusdesign.com.au