Reuben Margolin: Sculpting waves in wood and time

The video explores the creation and inspiration behind various sculptures, focusing on the 'Double Raindrop' and its mechanical design. It discusses the materials used, such as soda bottles and aluminum cans, and the collaboration with choreographer Gideon Obarzanek. The artist reflects on natural patterns, waves, and the philosophical tension between deeper understanding and immediate beauty. Personal insights into the design process and the evolution of sculptures are shared, highlighting the dynamic relationship between initial expectations and final outcomes.

What is unique about the 'Double Raindrop' sculpture?

• It is made entirely of wood.

• It creates expanding hexagons.

• It uses expanding circles.

• It does not move mechanically.

How many motors are used in the mechanism described by Reuben Margolin?

• Eleven

• Nine

• Seven

• Five

What natural phenomenon does Reuben Margolin use as a metaphor for interconnectedness?

• Clouds

• Forests

• Rivers

• Mountains

What does Reuben Margolin say about the Earth in his philosophical reflections?

• It is square.

• It is wavy.

• It is round.

• It is flat.

What does Reuben Margolin say about his initial reaction to the 'Double Raindrop' sculpture?

• He was confused by it.

• He loved it immediately.

• He was indifferent.

• He hated it at first.

What does Reuben Margolin enjoy about working with his hands?

• The smell of the materials

• The precision of measurements

• The speed of creation

• The challenge of making things move

What does Reuben Margolin mention about the evolution of his relationship with his sculptures?

• It remains static.

• It evolves over time.

• It deteriorates quickly.

• It is always negative.