Kinetic Sculpture

1982

Derek Ball

Accessible

Type

Kinetic Sculpture

Medium

Steel
Plastic
Glass
Motor and chain drive
Wood

Dimensions

Container dimensions: H1870 x W500 x D500mm. Poles each H2000mm

Derek Ball, ‘Kinetic Sculpture’ (1982), Dunedin Hospital, Dunedin Central, Ōtepoti Dunedin

Images: Bronwyn Holloway-Smith, Public Art Heritage Aotearoa New Zealand, 2021

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1982–Current

Main foyer of Dunedin Hospital (201 Great King St), Dunedin Central, Ōtepoti Dunedin

Artists

- Derek Ball (Artist)

Credit

Healthcare Otago Charitable Trust Art Collection

Associated Artwork Organisation(s)

- Stephenson & Turner (Donor, Commissioner, Architect(s))
- Hallam Eames and Partners Quantity Surveyors (Donor, Commissioner)
- Bricknell Moss and Partners Structural Engineers (Donor, Commissioner)
- Dunedin Hospital (Host site)
- Dunedin City Council (Registered by)
- Healthcare Otago Charitable Trust (Owner)

Description

Four rotating vertical forms each contained within their own vitrine space. False depth is created by mirrors (the "infinity effect") on the vitrine interior. The rotating forms are only partially visible due to the shape of the pillar around which the sculpture is built.

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The hospital is generally open to the public from the time appointments begin, (approx. 8-8.30am Monday to Friday) and visiting hours are 2-8pm daily.