Sky Quest

Sky Quest Kinetic Sculpture by David C. Roy of Wood That Works copyright 2016

About Sky Quest

Sky Quest is a direct result of my work in creating the tandem bird sculpture Sky Duet. I love the way the Sky Duet carrying wheels flow together and I wanted to use the same type of flow to create a single floating bird sculpture.  This required just a bit of modification because for a floating motion the carrying wheels must rotate in opposite directions. After a few experiments Sky Quest evolved. 

I decided to make Sky Quest's heritage clear by using a similar reverse S base to tie the sculpture parts together. Despite the similarities in form between the two designs, their unique motions separate and define them. 

Sky Quest, like all of my flight-themed designs has a floating, zen like quality. It is a relaxing and peaceful sculpture to watch.

  

Sky Quest kinetic motion sculpture made by David C. Roy of Wood That Works - detail photo
Sky Quest Kinetic Sculpture by David C. Roy of Wood That Works. copyright 2016
 
Sky Quest kinetic sculpture in a room setting. designed by sculptor David C. Roy copyright 2016
 

Installing and winding Sky Quest

All of David's sculptures come with a detailed directions booklet, mounting screws and anchors. Those sculptures that need it also come with a mounting template to assist you with placement. Sky Quest has a template. Sky Quest ships in two parts. Below is a video with David demonstrating how easy it is to combine the two pieces plus a little bit on how to wind the sculpture.