Theo Jansen Biography

Theo Jansen, a Dutch artist, has spent the past 16 years creating sculptures that hauntingly resemble living things when they move on their own. His Strandbeests are susceptible to the processes of evolution, with successful forms progressing into new designs with each generation. Both the animals themselves and Jansen's vision and dedication to his wooden menagerie are intriguing to see. His most recent creations, propelled by wind caught by gossamer wings that flap and pump air into used lemonade bottles that in turn power the creatures' many plastic spindly legs, move unaided around the beaches of Holland. As the walking sculptures move, each leg articulates in a way that keeps the body level and stable, giving the impression that they are living. They also have simple logic gates that are used to change the direction of the machine if it detects any potentially harmful water or loose sand. Huge, multi-legged walking creatures meant to cruise the Dutch coastline and feed on wind gusts are being developed by a self-styled deity named Jansen.

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