M. Fauzul Kiram
Indonesia
M. Fauzul Kiram operates at the intersection of fine art and mechanical precision, constructing kinetic sculptures that function as visual allegories for systematic control and human interaction. Utilizing wood, transparent acrylic, plywood, and stainless steel, his intricate wooden mechanisms transform rigid analog engineering into expressive reflections on individual autonomy within structured environments.
His practice examines the tension between organic freedom and mechanical repetition, translating abstract social patterns into physical motion. In works such as Persepsi, Give and Take, Stand Out, and Interaksi, Kiram employs gears, cranks, and interconnected levers to probe how human perception and relationships are governed by underlying systems. By exposing the internal mechanics through transparent acrylic and requiring manual interaction, his kinetic works invite viewers to activate the machinery, confronting the dynamic balance between operating a system and being constrained by it.
Artworks
Interaksi Wood, stainless steel 80 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm, 2023
Persepsi Wood, transparent acrylic, plywood 130 cm x 80 cm x 70 cm, 2023
Stand out Wood, transparent acrylic, plywood 180 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm, 2023
Give and Take Wood, transparent acrylic, plywood 80 cm x 50 cm x 45 cm, 2023