Pneumatic Pendulums (castings)
6/01/2024 - 8/10/2025
plaster, gesmonite, metal powder, silicone, pneumatic pipes and fittings


    The pneumatic pendulum is the core element of Time Machine, continuously evolving in both function and form. This experiment aims to cast a spherical pendulum using a mixture of plaster, Jesmonite, metal powder, and other materials, poured into a custom-designed silicone mold.

    To create a pneumatic pendulum compatible with a pneumatic system—including an air compressor, solenoid valve, piping, microcontroller, and power supply—I designed a specialized silicone mold that allows a pipeline to be embedded within the pendulum during casting.

    After a series of trials, I successfully produced multiple pneumatic pendulums with embedded piping; each shaft is aligned perpendicularly to the side hole of the pendulum. I plan to incorporate these pendulums into a new iteration of Time Machine in 2025.
    Made possible by:
    Art Council Korea (ARKO), Creative Process