Made up of nine rotating rings of different sizes, Cycles balances gracefully in motion.

Created by Spanish artist SpY, the towering rings are thin and elegant as they move.

A woman in black clothing gazes at a large metal sculpture consisting of intertwined circular shapes against a gray wall.
Photo by Rubén P. Bescós

Each ring spins on its own axis, powered by a hidden mechanism in the base that allows movement in both directions.

A person standing in front of a kinetic sculpture made of nine gracefully rotating rings in a minimalist gray setting.
A woman in a sleek black outfit walks past a large metallic sculpture composed of interlocking circles in an industrial space.
Photo by Rubén P. Bescós

This clever design creates an endless dance, with ever-changing patterns that never repeat.

The sculpture becomes a living piece, always shifting, shaping time itself as part of its form.

Take a look at the sculpture in motion below.

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“Cycles is a kinetic sculpture composed of nine rings that rotate on their axis, generating a visual ensemble in continuous transformation.

The rings rest on top of each other in a delicate balance that suggests a stability as calculated as it is fragile.”

A series of twelve abstract metal sculptures arranged in a grid, featuring various geometric shapes and curves against a gray background.
Photos by Rubén P. Bescós

Images © Copyright Rubén P. Bescós. Used with permission.

By Moss & Fog Staff

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Ben VanderVeen is the founder and editor of Moss & Fog, one of the web’s longest-running visual culture destinations. Since 2009, he’s been finding and framing the most beautiful, surprising, and thought-provoking work in art, architecture, design, and nature — reaching over 325,000 readers each month. He lives in Portland, Oregon.

2 Comments

  1. Allison Coullietteburk

    Beauty and awesome at the same time. Thanks for sharing your vision with me.

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