Len Lye

Len Lye was a pioneering filmmaker and artist known for his innovative work with films and kinetic sculpture. He combined motion and visual art by creating movies that used experimental techniques like direct painting on film and camera manipulation. Lye also crafted moving sculptures that physically spun or moved, emphasizing the beauty of motion and form. His work is celebrated for pushing boundaries in art and cinema, blending technology, craftsmanship, and creativity to explore new ways of experiencing movement and visual storytelling.