History of Spin Art
The Father of Spin Art, that is, the first known artist to produce, display and promote Spin Art, was Eugene R. Pera. He appeared on US broadcast network TV on the shows "What's My Line" and "I've Got a Secret" in New York City in 1958 and '59 with his "Painting Machine" which utilized a vertical spinning canvas at which he carefully lobbed the contents of small paint cans. The show's hosts, Jack Parr and Hugh Downs, as well as their celebrity guests, were enthralled. Mr. Pera's statement to the art world at the time was effectively, "We are living in the Machine Age. Since machines have taken over so many tasks previously done by the human hand, my Painting Machine enables anyone to make dramatic abstract art."
Since the 1960s spin art can be seen in the works of certain contemporary artists.
Non-exhaustive list of artists:
Alfons Schilling-During the 1960s Alfons Schilling was one of the first artists to become interested in spin art. action painting also had a large influence on his work and added to its originality. Instead of installing it vertically he did it horizontally.
Annick Gendron - From 1968 to 1973 the French artist Annick Gendron used industrial wheels to spin paint on plexiglas.
Damien Hirst - From 1995 the British artist Damien Hirst started a series of spin paintings. His finished pieces are circular in shape and mounted onto steel frames. This is a series of original works of art and screen prints. He was inspired by memories of the technique of spin painting which he saw as a child on the BBC's Blue Peter.
Brian John - From Hampstead, North London, Brian John sold paintings in Hyde Park in the 1960s. He has said that the spin paintings are not accidental, that the paint is put on in a specific way to get the effect using his hands or brushes, which ends up in a great splash of colour.
Shishka Bob - Frontman for the Connecticut-based jug band The Jugadelics, Shishka Bob utilizes a very large hand-operated machine dubbed THE WHIRLED PEACE GENERATOR at Jugadelics shows, inviting anyone to make a piece of spin art.
Spinmaster B (Brian Schumacher), From Crookston MN, - is a professional spinmaster with Spin Magic, a state of the art spin art company
Professor of Spinology (Wade Olson) From Crookston MN, is a proffesional spinmaster with Spin Magic, a state of the art spin art company
Spinderella (Heather Schumacher) From Crookston MN, is a proffessional spinmaster with Spin Magic, also a creator of the company
Lil Spin (Allie Schumacher) From Crookston MN, is a proffessional spinmaster with Spin Magic, and is also a marketing specialist
Since the 1960s spin art can be seen in the works of certain contemporary artists.
Non-exhaustive list of artists:
Alfons Schilling-During the 1960s Alfons Schilling was one of the first artists to become interested in spin art. action painting also had a large influence on his work and added to its originality. Instead of installing it vertically he did it horizontally.
Annick Gendron - From 1968 to 1973 the French artist Annick Gendron used industrial wheels to spin paint on plexiglas.
Damien Hirst - From 1995 the British artist Damien Hirst started a series of spin paintings. His finished pieces are circular in shape and mounted onto steel frames. This is a series of original works of art and screen prints. He was inspired by memories of the technique of spin painting which he saw as a child on the BBC's Blue Peter.
Brian John - From Hampstead, North London, Brian John sold paintings in Hyde Park in the 1960s. He has said that the spin paintings are not accidental, that the paint is put on in a specific way to get the effect using his hands or brushes, which ends up in a great splash of colour.
Shishka Bob - Frontman for the Connecticut-based jug band The Jugadelics, Shishka Bob utilizes a very large hand-operated machine dubbed THE WHIRLED PEACE GENERATOR at Jugadelics shows, inviting anyone to make a piece of spin art.
Spinmaster B (Brian Schumacher), From Crookston MN, - is a professional spinmaster with Spin Magic, a state of the art spin art company
Professor of Spinology (Wade Olson) From Crookston MN, is a proffesional spinmaster with Spin Magic, a state of the art spin art company
Spinderella (Heather Schumacher) From Crookston MN, is a proffessional spinmaster with Spin Magic, also a creator of the company
Lil Spin (Allie Schumacher) From Crookston MN, is a proffessional spinmaster with Spin Magic, and is also a marketing specialist