Strandbeesten: The New Generation

Theo Jansen is a Dutch artist who has gained recognition for his unique strandbeests that mimic the movement of dunes and can walk independently along the beach. He creates these sculptures using PVC tubing, adhesive tape, and PET bottles, inspired by the theory of evolution and aiming to understand the origins of life. Jansen hopes to have herds of his creations roam the beach independently in the future.

Format: Hardback
Length: 216 pages
Publication date: 22 April 2022
Publisher: Meta4Books vzw

Theo Jansen, a Dutch artist born in 1948 in The Hague, has garnered international acclaim for his awe-inspiring and ingenious strandbeests. These remarkable creations go beyond being mere art objects; they possess the remarkable ability to actively create dunes. Drawing inspiration from the principles of evolution, Jansen has imparted to his strandbeests the skill of floating effortlessly on the gentle sea breeze and independently navigating along the sandy shore. Through the ingenious use of PVC tubing, adhesive tape, and PET bottles, he has breathed new life into an entirely novel organism. By doing so, he aims to delve into the very origins of life itself. Jansen's ultimate vision is to witness herds of his creations roam freely along the beach, thriving independently in the world. With time and continued dedication, he believes that his strandbeests will eventually achieve complete autonomy.

Weight: 1462g
Dimension: 241 x 289 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789464366259