Krištof Kintera 17 September — 22 November 2020 Krištof Kintera is an artist from the Czech Republic. He is interested in natural and man-made forms. Using mostly recycled materials, he is known for creating large-scale installation works of art and moving sculptures. These artworks move by vibrating. A motor inside them spins very fast, causing them to shake and move across the gallery. Describe the sound you can hear? Is this sound natural or man-made? Click here to hear the sound. Where might you hear a sound like that in a city? What about in a forest? What are these artworks made out of? Click here to have a go at making your own kinetic sculpture at home. Kintera recycles obsolete or discarded technology to create cityscapes. Draw a skyline that you How many buildings can see whilst outside or are there? How many from a window. trees can you see? Recycling is good for the environment because there is less waste. What can we do to protect our planet? The artist has created this sculpture using recycled lights from scrap yards. How many lights do you think there are in this sculpture?* What do these creatures remind you of? What materials/objects does the artist use in the sculpture? What do you think they are doing? How are they feeling? Taking part in this Art Explorer activity can *Answer: 250 contribute towards achieving a Discover Arts Award certificate. Arts Award is a nationally recognised qualification for young people (aged 5-25), in partnership with Trinity College and supported by Arts Council England. To achieve a Discover Arts Award certificate you will need to take part in the following activities: Discover the arts all around you – how many different types of art can you find at Ikon? Take part in an Ikon Family Saturday. Find out about artists and their work – why not talk to Ikon’s Information Assistants. Share your arts discovery – could you show your teacher or parents what you have made? For more information visit: www.artsaward. org.uk or contact one of the Learning Team at [email protected] Ikon Gallery 1 Oozells Square, Brindleyplace, Birmingham, B1 2HS +44 (0) 121 248 0708 / ikon-gallery.org Please consider making a donation for this free resource. Ikon is a registered charity and your support helps us with everything we do. Ikon is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council. Ikon’s family programme is supported by Cass Art. Ikon Gallery Limited trading as Ikon. Registered Charity no.528892..