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Óseo Is Two in One: A Kinetic Sculpture + Lighting

Having made its debut at ZSONAMACO 2021 Art Week in Mexico City, Óseo is a dynamic kinetic sculpture designed by Federico Stefanovich that also functions as lighting. Balance is everything with this piece, with Óseo’s composition relying on calculated volume, mass, and density – as well as the distance between objects – to achieve equilibrium. Each individual element’s shape has to be created from these measurements before being handcrafted with traditional woodworking techniques. Thanks to this approach each shape has slight variations, making every composition unique. Óseo subtly changes depending on its surroundings and how much air is flowing nearby, creating an individual experience for everyone who encounters the sculpture. It’s available in solid walnut or inked oak wood, powder coated steel, and paper.

detail of abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

abstract kinetic sculpture

designer sketching

designer creating prototype

detail of abstract kinetic sculpture

portrait of light-skinned man wearing dark clothes and half shadowed

Photo: Alejandro Ramírez

To learn more about Óseo, visit federicostefanovich.com.

Photos by Mariana Achach and Alejandro Ramírez.

Kelly Beall is Director of Branded Content at Design Milk. The Pittsburgh-based writer and designer has had a deep love of art and design for as long as she can remember, from Fashion Plates to MoMA and far beyond. When not searching out the visual arts, she's likely sharing her favorite finds with others. Kelly can also be found tracking down new music, teaching herself to play the ukulele, or on the couch with her three pets – Bebe, Rainey, and Remy. Find her @designcrush on social.