Alexander Calder changed the course of modern art by developing methods such as sculpting, bending, and twisting to create 3d drawings in space. Calder had mobiles that consisted of abstract shapes made of different materials.
Mobiles are forms that move with the flow of air. This is the way Calder revolutionized sculpture. This image is an example of a mobile that was created by Calder in 1932 and was created using metal, wood, wire, and spring. It is approximately 1500 x 2000 x 2000 mm. It is currently on display at Tate Modern.
Mobiles are easy and quick to create! Students can create mobiles with paper that is of any form and is attached to a wire and then can be hung from the ceiling.
