How This Guy Makes Mesmerizing Fluid Sculptures | Obsessed | WIRED

Ferrofluid is a liquid with nano-sized iron particles that was developed by NASA in the 1960s. Artist Eric Mesplé has been experimenting with this magnetic liquid in his art for the past dozen years, and the results are mesmerizing.
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[@Wateverrho]

He seems like a man who can do anything he sets his mind to. His dad is probably just as amazing, seeing how much he was inspired by his dad.

[@halfhuman3775]

Genetics probably

[@yoursubconscious]

you just made me question the last 38 years of my life

[@jetrandom7569]

Nobody’s going to talk about how his father just bought him an anvil when he was 11. Like “here son have fun”

[@lnickross]

I got an anvil for my son when he was about that age and would take him to blacksmithing meetings.

[@jetrandom7569]

@@lnickross that’s really cool actually

[@TheGameChallenger]

well it can be dangerous but if you're taught proper hot stuff etiquette you will be safe

[@tacowolf9623]

*accidentally smashes finger with a mallet*

[@silvervixen007]

True😂😂

[@fermarva2229]

Fascinating! Not just the fluid but his upbringing, vision, determination and overall skill set.

[@nolanlizaadventures5775]

Not so fascinating,but very nice pieces of good chances in life and coincidences that mede him who he is!!!And he is using them perfectly!!He is a perfect human being!! 😊

[@tula__]

Yeah. All I could think was he's lucky. And he embraced it. So he stays lucky.

[@lovealways2609]

He developed super intricate coolant system for his overheating magnets. Yea.. he is a thinker..

[@lovealways2609]

@Clay Art Jaz amen.. incredible

[@lovealways2609]

@Clay Art Jaz his Father, as well..

[@iloveyellow7214]

This guy is great and patient we need more people like him who are not only creative but innovative as well Amazing

[@jessewru6425]

If you got a special mind, be a dreamer and you’ll realize you can sculpt your reality

[@ORBITALAURORA]

Jesse wru - 👍🏼 Only your own mind can limit your perception of what is possible . kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3eWloV7gt99h7M

[@smokekey3846]

Imma leave it at 666

[@Solarium501]

I can like and ruin it or I can leave it and enjoy it Hmmm

[@benjaminmcfarlane3807]

Be the change

[@cenobitek]

This guy truly represents what it means to be an artist. No rules, no boundaries, no compromises. Imagine it, then create it.

[@benwarped7272]

and MONEY. most importantly. the single most crucial ingredient to successful art.

[@cenobitek]

of course, you have to buy drugs somehow.

[@mithrandirzecan558]

@@cenobitek Haha

[@HyperNova808]

@@benwarped7272 in this case yeah, but an art like drawing wouldn't need to spend money, but it can help

[@SimonCleric]

Wait-wait-wait... you're saying this guy's name is Eric... and he controls magnetism... hmmm, I wonder if he also goes by "Magneto".

[@dickypuyod516]

where is xavier ???

[@zack7122]

i wanna be mystique😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@dancingmonkey08]

Cue the xmen theme

[@debdut.chowdhury]

Where's the Xavier institute!!!!

[@squidtactular7413]

He’s a metal worker/blacksmith not a magnetic guy

[@sebastianrenix]

Thanks for doing this feature, Wired! Eric is legit one of the most innovative artists and is an intensely advanced craftsman. Also thanks for including one second of me at 3:28. I was in the grad school program with Eric.

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

That’s so cool! That time must be wrapped up in a lot of memories for you. I love it when thirsty minds can find oases to settle a while and expand their territory, the challenge rewarded by the growth. I hope your time there was fulfilling; I sometimes miss being around people of similar interests. The spark of wanting to know how, or why, of finding new problems and solutions to them, it doesn’t go out, but it can be harder to find camaraderie in it. The piece looks like it would have been a bit trippy to see. I’m still not sure if this piece meant to convey that the magnet (it being INSIDE the fluid is such a great idea, seemingly obvious, but I’ve not seen experiments with it) is drawn to movement through some camera or series of cameras arrayed around the sphere, or if the movement was directed by another mechanism. As I scrolled through here I wasn’t sure if I’d find people discussing it or mulling it over. I can’t imagine seeing it in person!

[@sebastianrenix]

@@SunflowerSpotlight That was the best KZbin comment I've ever read hahaha. Seriously though, you hit upon something I've thought about a lot regarding being in an inventive, creative, unique problem solving environment. The magnets are activated by a computer that is translating the camera input into a digital representation of the magnet grid.

[@Beexxxx]

♡♡♡♡♡

[@kodiakcub1110]

Clout Chaser....😂

[@albertwesker4053]

@@kodiakcub1110 you are detestable

[@Snyper1188]

Okay, bending the light between the glass was my favorite. Talk about thinking outside the box, that's some cool thinking right there.

[@knightclan4]

I'd say he was thinking inside the box

[@chintex_]

Rick Knight badum tsss

[@jpkatz1435]

This guy makes his own boxs to think both outside and inside of them, that's BRILLIANT.

[@mandoschMUh]

Stunning. I also like the aesthetics of his art.

[@zack7122]

yeah i want him to sculpt my hole

[@emanalbukhari9471]

zack that’s enough KZbin for today

[@samwescoat5750]

Isn’t all art supposed to be aesthetically satisfying?

[@mandoschMUh]

@@samwescoat5750 Definitely not, or at least, not everyone has the same sense of what is aestheticly satisfying. Beauty lies in the eye of the observer, as they say.

[@qumi369]

i’m very not sorry i read your last name as underwear

[@MazzMasserati]

What a Brilliant guy, really appreciate how he explains so patiently and admits to his failures as well, shows humbleness.

[@natashavalentina5036]

He is so cool! Being an artist, a programmer, as well as a welder at the same time

[@tlvidriss5806]

Its moving like the Venom attracting thing. AWESOME !

[@shineandre]

The greatest and most beautiful part of Eric Mesple's art is his dad (hero) who impacted his son greatly. He must have referred to his dad a 1000 times. The envy of generations where sons follow in the footsteps of their fathers.

[@mitchellwhite9920]

You mister are so fortunate to have had your dad's genius and to grow up in an art environment. This material matched with your sculptures is quite as astounding. Bravo !

[@Theeny]

Intelligent, handsome and creative? Leave something for the rest of us, bud.

[@acyllia5311]

LagiNaLangAko23 lmao Sup fellow Filipino

[@qumi369]

Lmao

[@Schmusan]

Same thoughts!! 🤤

[@chrisnurse6430]

We need physical tangible art to remain engaged with our increasingly digital world - this was inspiring

[@kobebryant1265]

So his first passion led him to discover his other cognitive abilities. I mean is this even fair?? The man excels literally at everything he puts his mind into. I have nothing but respect.

[@ahobimo732]

It's really nice to see someone with artistic sensibility AND practical building skill. Far too many people seem to only possess one or the other.

[@reebamansoor9433]

He makes it sound simple, he looks really calm

[@JoshuaBurton110213]

So much respect man. I understand the level of complexity this is and he just added light to it. *mindblown*

[@debraralph6153]

Impressive combination of art , science and dedication!

[@bluublahh]

I saw the one at 7:18 in Wonderspaces in Scottsdale, it’s wild seeing it in person

[@JasonAHeisey]

I love that he's making art that inspires others to make something different and profound.

[@jessikapiche6097]

wow... incredible... imagine how incredible he could be as a teacher for kids, showing them not only how to do things, but how not to get discourage doing something...

[@GodLeftAllOfUs]

Just paint the buildings with it and give me magnetic shoes to climb those walls

[@Oridux]

The building paint would go insane lol

[@csn583]

I'm no civil engineer, but I'm pretty sure they already make steel buildings...

[@aaaaaaa-vm1oi]

Like Brendon Urie lmao

[@aronianspigonian8589]

@@csn583 i think the material uses iron

[@sabinegray1450]

The bond of the paint must be stronger than the gravity you put on the shoes otherwise you’re just cleaning up the paint with your shoes.

[@jasonpettit9984]

Now this is amazing science,it's important to catch the attention of those who will lead one day...

[@elfenf3uer]

absolutely incredible. to teach yourself all these things for your art is simply amazing

[@thecurbdog123]

This could and should have been a 1 hour episode on this guys life. We need a pt 2

[@DesignerFlo]

This is soo cool, what a creative guy!! science merging with art!

[@Deviant69]

What a great artist, and that voice!

[@Gus-vh5zl]

This guy is my role model. He is smart, he can build anything to do with metal, and he's dedicated. Keep it up man!

[@goodvibes9611]

What a man. Now I know which way to show my son. Well done to him and his dad. True grinder💪💪💪

[@skydivekrazy76]

Wow! Techy and artists. Inspiration level maxed.

[@joeljames1616]

Eric had a great dad. Shout out to Eric Mesple's dad who lead by example and influenced his son.

[@RuinedTemple]

Eric seems quite decisive, definitely knowing what he wants to create. One of the biggest challenges I continue to face when wanting to create is indecisiveness. I often end up completely paralyzed with it, unable to bring myself to do anything at all, & so I never begin. I think it may be a weird & sneaky form of procrastination, manifesting as a symptom of a deep-seated fear of failure. Which is why I greatly appreciated it when he mentioned his many failures & frustrations. He's given me hope that I can still potentially face or overcome my fear of creating things that are "unworthy", "ugly", or simply doubting that I even have the necessary skills to bring my visions to life as tangible, finished pieces- whether those pieces are little doodles in a sketchbook, or complex kinetic, interactive, sensory-stimulating, or conceptual installations!

[@jpkatz1435]

Keep at it.

[@Jojo-xe3rg]

This guy is incredible!!! Really creative and ridiculously patient with his works. Hope he gets really successful

[@transgreaser]

Fascinating science!! 🧬🧪 Thank you for sharing! 🧲

[@DazedMMJ87]

Wow, the father had an awesome talent with drawing.

[@nipun2735]

This entire obsessed series is just phenomenal!

[@bicho.cosmico]

This guy is so interesting, I could listen to him for hours and hours... He's so curious, inteligent, criative and skillfull

[@servancastillo986]

i love Science, you see this video about magnetic fields, and it baffles me every day that there are people out there who still doubt the Earth's gravity.

[@onkelpappkov2666]

iT's JuSt A tHeOrY!!1

[@servancastillo986]

@@onkelpappkov2666 be that guy

[@charmelink]

actually earth’s gravity has nothing to do with magnetic fields

[@servancastillo986]

@@charmelink it's been covered in video, i was pointing out a mere instance that people know this, and still doubt other sciences within the spectrum of Earth Science, and Astronomy. I know this stuff, if you notice, my icon is an astronaut. I'm a huge space science nerd.

[@helloworld5219]

there are people that think the earth is flat

[@mandocalrissian6454]

I thought Eminem was gonna pop out of nowhere in the background and be like: *"vEnOmMm, vEnOmM, vEnOm"*

[@shaynem5580]

He says venom momentum and venom

[@zman4002]

"Venom, I got that adrenaline momentum"

[@mandocalrissian6454]

Well the way he says venom is equivalent to the mom's spaghetti meme where he's just saying it over and over and I find it funny so that's why I put that

[@marinap5345]

Hello boomer yoda

[@mandocalrissian6454]

@@marinap5345 ummmm hello there?

[@emilydegruise7970]

What a beautiful story with a beautiful message of beautiful art. Your perseverance and talent are inspiring

[@birgirkarl]

Wow. Amazing & beautiful art. This is a life well spent!

[@eskielavatsabel2842]

Probably IN the future this will become the real VENOM

[@DesignerFlo]

I was just thinking that!

[@ibadurrohmanmusthofa7619]

im thinking the same

[@mollylclarke8409]

This is literally evidence of someone building an income and a job out of their passion and watching their passion grow into something completely new and amazing. Choose your passion not money.

[@lynamomo2550]

This man is very free, like he has such a free mind that is so creative cause there’s no boundaries to how much he can create with his mind. And really that’s rare, not many people can be like that, though frustrated with no results, he continues with what he wants and he achieves that with hardships and determination yet with knowledge and skill of his own. But what I’m really interested is his father, he became a beacon of light to his career now and that’s just heartwarming.

[@dolo_minolo1812]

this is what you get when you combine science and art...just marvelous.

[@jpkatz1435]

Combine science, art and a mind that continues to explor "WHAT IF".

[@konartist206]

I was gonna say something of a "smart" remark about this "dork" and his ferrofluid, but after watching the video as a whole and taking it in at face value. I can't, but what I can do is respect it. Good job buddy, there's not to many ppl who are able or even willing to stick with something they like or want to do now a days.. 👏👏👏

[@chickydicoolio7815]

Imagine the liquid gets evaporated over time and then it rains like magnetized water that only sticks to metal

[@vv-ri2tx]

Imagine how much smaller umbrellas would be

[@chickydicoolio7815]

v v the rain would attack to the underside of umbrellas because it is made of metal

[@GodLeftAllOfUs]

Calm down, folks, it's just iron soup, not magnet soup

[@kingofbudokai]

That's not how evaporation works though. If the fluid evaporates, the iron remains in a solid form, so none of it goes up into the clouds to create a magnetic rain. It's an interesting hypothetical, but it is entirely physically impossible.

[@goatstrid]

kingofbudokai I agree. Also, it would be impossible for it to evaporate because it made of iron and alcohol, not water.

[@machina_spirit]

I am loving this series. Really fascinating and inspiring stuff seeing how passionate and creative some people truly are

[@jsebastianmunch]

I love this series! Thank you for the quality content Wired!

[@MildManNerd]

Beautiful marriage of art & science.

[@epicn]

Awesome artist!

[@davidthornton3597]

This is truly amazing, thank God for the technology he gives us.

[@Amanda-zn7ox]

I LOVE Ferrofluid! It is such an amazing material, but looks so scientifically advanced! Can't say I've seen it in person, but just watching it is mesmerizing.

[@kurtfranklyn3019]

Your the one who is gonna innovate the frequency magnetic water purification filtration system for the world :)

[@goatstrid]

Kurt Franklyn but... he didn’t make ferrofluid. He makes art with it. Also, please elaborate on what the frequency magnetic water filtration system is.

[@toothytoad7075]

@@goatstrid its a frequency magnetic water filtration system. Duh

[@goatstrid]

@@toothytoad7075 ah, thanks for that explanation

[@JamesLawner]

I'm sure Tony Stark could make an Iron Suit out of that material.

[@kamigivescontext241]

RIP Stark

[@thuhuong8838]

This is actually a good comic book plot

[@sonofmatt2503]

He made this thing called the superior iron man suit that's like a symbiote. It's like a liquid moving organism that he can control and put on and such. So there are some similarities

[@harisreee6045]

The liquid is super dangerous to humans

[@justchris846]

He did

[@_FearNoEvil]

That was truly mesmerizing. What a smart and inventive man.

[@goranlazarevski3007]

Just wow...bravo...art and science synergy at its finest 👏👏👏👍

[@buchuchu]

Creativity comes with well earned deliberate practice. 10 - 12 years is a good investment in producing this art. Young Eric can still do more! Keep up!

[@guessmyname1104]

4:57 What I see in the hallway at night when I need to pee. 😱

[@SunflowerSpotlight]

Holy crap, you see it too!? 🤣

[@aud7925]

😂

[@meiyuezhou]

Amazing. He shows the sparks when science and art clash.

[@jcsrst]

That is just amazing! He is so talented!

[@esarrti4312]

“When i was 11, my dad gave me an anvil” Yo thats the true chad dad

[@DOT368ER]

Trip I remember him about 4 years ago had a group show where he displayed the skull and that metal cast jacket. It was ahead of its time! Really remarkable in person, like really you’ll get zombified with his works.

[@TulioG]

Wow, his art is amazing, magnets or not... Truly beautiful works of art.

[@youknowme850]

Patience beyond extreme 👏🏻....

[@arnaud_voltaire]

so he's basically an allomancer

[@aarianmalhotra7440]

I love ferrofluid but mine always goes a bit rusty somehow 😂

[@kkinujuice3184]

क्ज्ग

[@waffletraktor9660]

*random Arabic*

[@salahs3766]

@@waffletraktor9660 ?

[@waffletraktor9660]

@Salah S what can I do for ya, ma’am?

[@gaetanopassantino6269]

This guy and I are very much on the same wavelength. Good on you man- this is REAL art.

[@maathaindobe]

His commitment to his passion n talent is continuously addictive. He inspires me to pursue my dream❤💪

[@SandyRiverBlue]

I'm curious if changing the surface tension of the carrying fluid or pulsing the frequency of the magnet to various trig waves might not affect the width and height of the peaks.

[@an_ton7405]

SandyRiverBlue, You Are cleary the peack of Intilijinse. edit: revised my spelling

[@SandyRiverBlue]

@@an_ton7405 I think it's more like, I'm at the foothills looking up. Probably more like, in a ravine below the foothills with the foothills just barely visible in the distance, but thanks Bob.

[@jirace]

I feel like a table top with that fluid on the surface and strong magnets underneath that do a computer choreographed dance would be sweet. They could be electro magnets with variable voltage, or they could be rare earth magnets that adjust in proximity to the surface underneath. Like it is cool to do the thing where it mimics someone, but a well executed dance would be cool too. It wouldn’t be complex

[@rohilthomson]

But you're screwed if you keep a laptop or a phone on top of it lol.

[@squirming_squirrels]

Check out Daniel Rozin and the countless other projects that came after. No, it wouldn't be difficult to code, especially when there's probably solutions on github.

[@skully7763]

I love your stamina, curiosity and drive to succeed! It is inspiring. Your fathers artwork is stunning!

[@CanalOtro]

This is insanely cool. Love his passion as well.

[@JustADioWhosAHeroForFun]

The new Venom movie looks good

[@Solar_Sounds]

This guy should contact Nilered! He made "Ferrofluid" Thats way pointy-er.

[@angrydinosaur8853]

Glad I’m not the only one here who knows hs channel haha

[@andy_marley_]

This is by far the coolest thing I've seen*-* it's soooo satisfying

[@furlizard]

Sounds like a pretty cool dad, and a very cool 11th birthday present!

[@andrewc.2952]

Question: how would these highly magnetized pieces potentially affect observers who came near them who had things such as body piercings, metal implants, or pacemakers? We know what MRIs can do because of magnets where they can yank piercings out of your face and not care what flesh is holding them. I wonder if this guy has created a protection field surrounding each piece. Just a thought.

[@kanvaarchana]

that would an Interesting slow- Mo experiment not a real human though.

[@gracez593]

MRIs have a magnetic field of 1.5-3 Tesla, I don't think this would be anywhere near that. I'm not sure though it's an interesting point, I think the more problematic thing would be if the artist ever needed an MRI, as any ferro fluid in his skin would get pulled

[@HumbleBasse]

Try to guess his favourite style of music guys.

[@r.a.k4390]

Mmm... I'm pretty sure he listens to Carly Rae Jepsen.

[@fred5149]

His dad is a true artist... respect

[@artemisqueen2]

Wow, this is incredible. He is brilliant and very creative. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@charleyedwards2121]

This guy has nothing on @NileRed Someone needs to reach out to this guy and show him NileRed’s ferrofluid

[@rdmZero]

fr tho

[@quillpen815]

This guy doesn't make his own ferrofluid. He makes artwork *using* ferrofluid. Please watch the video first before name-dropping for the sake of pointless comparisons.

[@charleyedwards2121]

@@quillpen815 I didnt...... i was saying the crappy ferrofluid hes using is garbage compared to the amazing stuf NileRed makes. and suggested a collaboration... obviously he doesnt make it himself...............................

[@wellox8856]

bruh 420 views

[@ccoppolaphoto]

absolute genius.. thank you

[@mspears_bobobuddytheseniorcat]

That’s absolutely stunning and incredibly mesmerizing!!! ❤️

[@choreboy988]

I can’t stand his two long lengths of his bangs. Makes me feel like he’s about to party like it’s 1999.

[@acidset]

I like his style, I think he has to be one of the few people who can rock that

[@choreboy988]

AcidSeth He wears it alright. It’s kind of anime-esque, too.

[@FatuousRobertson]

And you are comfortable calling yourself @@choreboy988 which was the name of a scrubbing pad?

[@choreboy988]

FatuousRobertson This is news to me! Don’t tell me my profile pic is also the Chore Boy logo! Next, someone will point out that Chore Boy is used for smoking crack, possibly accusing me of being a crackhead. Oh my! It’s almost as if I knew this already. Thank you, I’ll get right on changing my name.

[@miriammeenattoor2952]

Him: Sticks with Phera-fluid even though it’s frustrating Me: Gets frustrated because the bubbles I blow into my cola keep popping. *please correct me if I spelled the name wrong*

[@randomclips9715]

Ferro-fluid

[@miriammeenattoor2952]

Random Clips thank u

[@cube2fox]

Gets frustrated because her cola bubbles keep popping 😂

[@hman2912]

What an awesome dude. Follows his passion.

[@juststardust8103]

This is just fascinating to watch.

[@JesusLove3573]

Isn't this the same stuff in a Etch-a-sketch?

[@shantanupanda1650]

No, the thing in etch a sketch is some sort of powder with magnetic particles

[@satyamisbored]

No one: Literally no one: Eric: When I was 11 my father brought me an anvil

[@bryceheffinger8895]

Dude so legit , that skull piece is wild killing time wow.

[@marklouissuderio9323]

Genius and dedication

[@illiterate.ink.]

Devil possessed devil

[@cut--]

Good concept.. but using skulls and macabre is just decoration... I don't why your doing that.. are you a devil dude?

[@cut--]

@L Smith I don't know this guy.. but the first thing I learnd in my art school PCA (philadelphia college of 80's) remove all decoration, stunts, gimmicks, tricks,) you could do amazing things if you just used you the magnets and that magnet juice.

[@julieswegan-thompson9200]

cut yeah, he’s a “devil dude”🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ Just shut it.

[@skrrtfranklin]

This dudes life and upbringing is legendary!!!

[@slim420god]

The creativity is brilliant.. the skill set/intelligence is impressive!