How can I learn to make kinetic sculpture?

Question

I have no artistic background nor other relevant experience like model making.

Answer 1

Many artists are self taught, so don't let a lack of education or experience. Remember the old adage, "Practice makes perfect."

One of the best things about kinetic sculpture is that you begin by scavenging around the house, yard, roadsides, beach, or your local landfill/transfer station for "found objects."

Then do a search on the Internet and see what other artists have created. You can begin by copying someone else's sculpture and move on from there.

A good foundation class in welding and soldering techniques will help improve your work, but you can teach yourself these skills as well. (I know I'm self taught, but if you have a local vocational school that has night classes -- sign up. These teachers generally are quite skillful and can help you avoid a lot of mistakes.)

Other than that, let your own imagination be your guide. Good luck. I've included a link to a google search to get you on your way:

Answer 2

Well, a lot of kinetic sculptures don't look very "artistic" but come off as very interesting because of the engineering design needed to make them work.
Kinetic simply means moving, so mobiles - balancing shapes or objects on wires suspended from other wires - are kenetic.
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/firthm/mobiles.htm
Sculptures using bearings can be made to move in the wind
http://users.ticnet.com/mikefirth/whirljig.htm#TRI1
Structures can be made to hold moving things, especially balls that run on tracks
Just these days are complex microprocessor controlled Urban Insects.
http://www.uram.net/english/portfolio_new/portfolio0304_01.htm