# Continuous Kinetic Art Pieces Robert Spillner's Art Machine Creates Unique Designs with Technology By Justin Lam | Published 2018-08-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-art-machine References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/art-machine-swirling-galaxy/) & [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/robert-spillner-art-machine/55851/) The Art Machine by Robet Spillner is an amazing convergence of art and technology that creates never-ending artwork that is always unique and new. Spillner, a former automotive engineer, created the piece of art as "a [machine which can paint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-ipaint) continuous images, but is not a video.” The result was a piece that resembles a 37-inch-diameter ship’s porthole that takes advantage of [swirling liquids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris). The technology behind the Art Machine lies in its mix of aerospace industry dye and particles that are combined with a fluid that it cannot mix with. This results in a spectacular swirl, rotated by [twin electric motors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-vases), that strike patches of light and dark in the Art Machine. Image Credit: Robert Spillner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Continuous Kinetic Art:** Utilizing technology to create ever-changing and unique art pieces. - **Swirling Liquid Designs:** Incorporating swirling liquids as a medium for artistic expression. - **Art and Technology Fusion:** Exploring the intersection of art and technology to create innovative artwork. ### Where This Applies - **Art:** Leveraging new technological advancements to push the boundaries of traditional art forms. - **Aerospace:** Applying aerospace industry dye and particle technology to create visually striking art pieces. - **Entertainment:** Integrating continuous kinetic art into interactive installations and exhibits for immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interactive Kinetic Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-kinetic-sculptures.md) - [Kinetic Art Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-machine.md) - [Kinetic Artful Sand Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arrakis-30.md) - [Physics-Informed Digital Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motion-sculpture.md) - [Kinetic Art Wristwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-8-daniel-engelberg.md) - [Fluid Function Art Exhibits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optical-flow.md) - [Motion Liquid Art Distortions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lidris.md) - [AI-Generated Poetic Photo Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emilio-alarcn.md) - [Mesmerizing Fluid Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flow-fountain.md)