Copenhagen-based artist, Eske Rex’s extraordinary “Drawingmachine,” recently on display at the Danish MINDCRAFT11 exhibition in Milan, is quite impressive to say the least. Inspired by Di Vinci during the Renaissance, Drawingmachine, which is actually a “sculpture”, which is ironic, since the piece itself is one creating art.

According to the official Press Release, “Drawingmachine is a construction involving two pendulums, each suspended from a tower construction and connected through ‘drawing arms’ and moveable joints. A ballpoint pen resting on a drawing surface covered with paper is mounted at the point where the pendulums come together. The pendulums are set in motion by hand, and their movements are represented on the paper. The movements of the pendulums affect the entire room, and the experience engages the beholder’s body. While the rhythmic repetitions cause the beholder to pause, the drawing emerges on the paper.”

The movement of the pendulums affects the entire room. It is easy to become entranced while watching the drawing emerge, line by line.

A video is embedded above, for words just simply cannot quite convey the beauty and sophistication of the actual “Drawingmachine.” Like William Betts, one of our other favorite artists, we are fascinated by artists who utilize atypical methods involving art and technology.  Go ahead, click the play button, and enjoy!