1980S
'THE WAVE' KINETIC SCULPTURE
acrylic, steel, motor and liquid
29cm high, 78.2cm wide, 11.7cm deep (11 3/8in high, 30 ¾in wide, 4 5/8in deep)
Private Collection, U.K.
This model kinetic sculpture achieved particular renown in 1981 when it was featured in the French film Diva, directed by Jean-Jacques Beineix. Its appearance in the film brought the work to a much wider international audience, where its hypnotic, rhythmic motion and striking visual presence complemented the film’s stylish, atmospheric aesthetic. The association with Diva significantly enhanced the sculpture’s cultural profile, cementing its status as an iconic example of late 20th-century kinetic art.