William Darrell: The Machinery of Enchantment II
United Kingdom, 2025
Courtesy of the Artist
British artist William Darrell’s kinetic 3D-printed sculptures capture the essence of botanical beauty. His mesmerising mechanical replications of floral structures tap into the preconditioned pull of humans and other living beings towards flowers, reproducing their seductive nature through kaleidoscopic movements of spinning petals and stamen. Delving into themes of perception, evolution, and wellbeing, Darrell’s dynamic sculptures highlight the interconnectedness of all forms and how technological innovation is often inspired by natural phenomena.
London-based artist William Darrell’s kinetic 3D-printed sculptures take inspiration from biological organisms. He received his MA from the Royal College of Art, London in 2015 and his BA from Edinburgh College of Art in 2012. In 2021, the artist produced a year-long installation for Yorkshire Sculpture Parks’ initiative The Art Block at Selfridges in London, UK. In the following year, he collaborated with Louis Vuitton on a series of marine creatures displayed in LV stores globally. William Darrell recently took part in Saatchi Gallery’s exhibition FLOWERS – FLORA IN CONTEMPORARY ART & CULTURE and completed a three month artist residency at Gapado AiR in South Korea.
