Two Fixed, Two Moving Lines, Four Blades, 360Rotation

Art Historical Context

George Rickey's *Two Fixed, Two Moving, Four Blades, ° Rotation* (1970) is a captivating lithograph that captures the essence of the artist's pioneering work in kinetic sculpture. Best known for his elegant, wind-activated outdoor installations, Rickey explored movement as a core element of modern art during the post-World War II era. This print, housed in the National Gallery of's Prints department (CG-W classification), likely depicts a design for one of his signature pieces—geometric forms that subtly shift with air currents, embodying precision engineering and minimalist aesthetics. Creat...