strandbeest

for fourteen years theo jansen has been working on creating a new life - form . these creatures consist of walking skeletons made out of yellow electricity tubes . these skeletons are wind powered . over the years an evolution has occurred , which can be seen in the succeeding generations . eventually he wants to put these animals on the beach where they will lead their own lives . more here .

the artist is giving a lecture at the museum of sciences & industry in chicago on may 12 , 2008 .

(thanks julie)