I've taken myself off to visits to Namibia that occurred in the late 1990s … one came about as I belong to a TED group and introduced two TED talks … more on those later, possibly via another blogger …
... and then I came across this artist, Uli Aschenborn – born 1947, who just mesmerised me … there's another South African artist on the way later in the year …
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| This way up - the drawing is of a Mountain |
... Aschenborn has had some of his work displayed here … much of it has movement as an integral part of the art, and so falls under the genre described as Kinetic Art.
Here it is ... the other way up it is
of a Crater
I've linked to his Wiki page – where you can see a few of works … one where the drawing, Mountain or Crater, can be turned upside down, another 'Sculpture-Morph, Male Life Cycle … where the artwork shows us an ageing boy, changing to an old man eventually to a skeleton …
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| Namib skyline |
People are so clever … and this blogging world is always opening my eyes to new areas – so thank you for allowing me to be me and let you see into my way of thinking …
Uli Aschenborn Wikipedia link ...
Happy New Year … I'll see you around soon …
Hilary Melton-Butcher
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17 comments:
Happy New Year. It is lovely how technology allows us to travel vicariously.
I like the mountain / crater!
Happy New Year! I was able to get the book "Out of Africa" from the library. It is a lovely book, a Folio book printed in England. Her descriptions of the landscape and animals are amazing.
Ah, the Aschenborns! Great artists.
And great your "Blog Mojo" returns.
Very creative - mountains or a canyon. Almost like something MC Escher would do.
The Skyline is beautiful. Africa is a beautiful country. Just watched a special on cheetahs last night and SO want to travel there and help them.
So many clever folks in this world. Count yourself as one of them. Hooray for blog world 2026. Adventure awaits. Cheers and all the best, my friend.
Fascinating stuff.
Thank you for introducing me to kinetic art. I wasn't aware of it.
Love,
Janie
That drawing of a mountain is so nice! I can see a bird flying!
Happy New Year, Hilary! That must have been a fascinating trip and I look forward to reading more. Love the Kinetic Art!
Hari OM
I join the chorus of welcome back and very much enjoyed this introduction to an artist I was unfamiliar with. Here's to many more such threads from you in 2026! YAM xx
@ Liza – thank you – yes it's great how we can meet people around the world by travelling vicariously … I love it!
@ Anabel – his works are extraordinary …
@ Kay – I'm afraid I never managed to settle to read Karen Blixen's book 'Out of Africa' – I was seduced by the film, as too with her 'Babette's Feast' film and I love John Barry's music! That's great you were able to read and enjoy her descriptions of the landscape and animals … it's a stunning country …
@ Sean – oh oh – you know the Aschenborns … great! Yes – something seems to have clicked back into place … a New Year with Spring light ahead perhaps inspiring me with hope. Yes I note – he's German, but was inspired by Namibia …
@ Alex – his kinetic art in his Wiki site is amazing … I couldn't easily put it up here – I hope everyone will look!! Yes – similar to Escher, but only in looks … Escher is a graphic artist … whose work is inescapably mathematical, not kinetic as such … just as one looks at each piece …
@ Diane – I do hope you can get out to Africa and see the landscape with the wildlife in it … it hooked me: forever. The cheetahs are beautiful animals …
@ Joanne – yes there are so many clever folk – I'm grateful to be included amongst them by you … sadly I just tag along, but am happy to be considered!
@ Liz – it's interesting isn't it …
@ Janie – the website where his kinetic art is shown is just stunning … I'm pleased I've been able to introduce you to it.
@ Pradeep – I owe you lots of visits! I'll be there. I hope you can visit the Wiki page … his art is stunning. Yes – the bird is flying in both works – upside down or the other way up!! - good of you to spot it.
@ Debbie – it was an amazing trip … I was very lucky – the Skeleton Coast in the 1980s had hardly been 'explored' … it was a protected park. Sadly – far too much for me to write about here – I bring in snippets …
@ Yam – oh thanks so much … it's been a frustrating time – I just hope for some relief now 2026 is here. He just appeared from somewhere! - I was looking into Namibia for my TED talks. I'm sure there'll be other threads as the year unfolds …
Cheers everyone – I'll catch up soon – Happy New Year - Hilary
I think I detect shades of the old Hilary here, a spark or two, and I am very happy to say that. Good luck with the preparation for your talk on Namibia. I am sure you will knock ‘em dead! Metaphorically, of course. Best wishes - David
You seem to have turned a corner, Hilary. I always look forward to the rabbit holes you introduce.
@ David - thanks I'm not sure I am better, but I need to move forward somehow. I'm giving history talks this year ... these two Namibian ones were for a TED group I'm a member of - opening the door to ideas that appealed to me: on green steel and poaching!
@ Janice - I do so hope so - life last year was a 'right nuisance'. I'm delighted you enjoy the rabbit holes I send one and all down.
Cheers to you both - Hilary
Wonderful artwork, Hilary! I love Namibia so his images are beautiful reminders. I'm so pleased you've turned the blogging corner and I'll look forward to seeing more of your posts.
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