Alexander Calder

I chose Alexander Calder because I think his work is interesting in that it he is a kinetic artist. In his performance “Le Grand Cirque,” he uses strings and kinetic energy to make his figures move. He is known for his invention of the mobile as well as for his other sculpture. Most of his work was of larger scale and involved wire to some degree. During his career, he sculpted famous figures as well as his personal friends out of wire.