Butterfly Flipbook Machine decor we acquire ideas from Hinduism

we acquire ideas from Hinduism and the European Renaissance

seeing how the same physical laws which govern the wider universe are also at play much closer to home

given the proper lighting conditions

along with one shining star

The machine produces two-dimensional oscillations which mathematicians refer to as Lissajous figures

Butterfly Flipbook Machine decor we acquire ideas from HinduismThis hand powered Flipbook Machine brings images to life through paper and mechanics. Flipping pages make these handmade sculptures live in real sound and space. Creatures flit and flicker by to awaken the poetry of movement and inspire through nature and invention. Created by kinetic artist J. C. Fontanive in 2004 and handmade in his NYC studio. Each machine is hand crafted from Stainless Steel and inlayed with individual archival inkjet prints on