Nik Ramage
Nik Ramage, born in 1970 in London, is a kinetic artist renowned for his "sculptures of the useless and the absurd." He lives in a medieval house in Monmouthshire, rural South Wales.
Without formal training in mechanics or engineering, Nik studied graphic design in Brighton, graduating in 1992. His interest in machines began at the age of three with his first bike key, developing into a self-taught artistic approach.
His works, often made from found objects and scrap metal, reflect human conditions, incorporating weaknesses and personal stories. Some move, others teeter, exploring utility and futility, balance and instability.
Nik Ramage uses humor, repetition, and repurposing to engage the audience, inviting reflection on the paradoxes of his machine-sculptures.
He has exhibited in Hong Kong, London, and Haddon Hall, with works in prestigious collections such as Paul Smith, Colección SOLO in Madrid, the Contemporary Art Society, and Randy Lerner.
A permanent work on display at the M+ Museum in Hong Kong.
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Brick
The wooden head repeatedly bangs against the brick. The humorous effect is intended to help the user alleviate any urge to perform this same action on themselves.
An ironically therapeutic automaton.
Wood, electronics, and brick.
Size : 9 x 8.5 x 3 in
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Sphere
Oak and castors.
Size : 27 3/5 × 27 1/5 × 28 in
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