STRANDBEEST EVOLUTION 2021

Strandbeest Evolution 2021 provides an update on the evolutionary development. Every spring I go to the beach with a new beast. During the summer I do all kinds of experiments with the wind, sand and water. In the fall I grew a bit wiser about how these beasts can survive the circumstances on the beach. At that point I declare them extinct and they go to the bone yard.

[@seb1520]

The way he runs after the strandbeest walking towards is honestly so endearing, like he’s chasing after his child who’s learning to walk and already wants to run before he’s ready

[@TheBathrobeWizard]

Agreed. It looks like he's legitimately running after it to keep it out of the surf. I know it's just to save 'wood and cloth' but you see how much he cares for his art. The simple act can be a part of the Art too in a way.

[@Christian-jc6gf]

I recently read about why Theo Jansen makes Strandbeest. He wants to show is that, in his words, the walls between art and engineering exist only in our minds. After watching these videos I couldn't agree more. Videos like these should be shown in schools.

[@citycrusher9308]

Agree 100%. Nicely said

[@willislaflame4712]

Watching this video in class currently so progress is being made! Lol

[@marialuizasaboiasaddi2160]

Certo Perfeito

[@rickwhite4137]

I'm afraid the fascist republican cult would ban these videos.

[@Vidchemy]

Agree, though, sadly these days, someone would see demonic influence in their movements. Best wishes on evolving new beests to test

[@KJensenStudio]

Original art forms, really original in these days is almost impossible to find, yet here it is; a perfect combination of technical skill, imagination and beauty. How I would love to see one of these in person someday, but at least here we get to see many of them. Thank you!

[@jowlorenz9555]

These things would likely scare the crap outta you if you were the only one there watching and not expecting to see them !

[@KJensenStudio]

@@jowlorenz9555 yes, their movements seem so alive sometimes, with little hesitant feet. For sure it would be quite startling! 😀

[@DerEchteBold]

@@KJensenStudio I think you can actually buy some as models ...it's not the same but it's something.

[@KJensenStudio]

@@DerEchteBold oh Yes! It's on my Christmas list, but I guess I have not been good enough yet. 😄 You might like to know, that here on youtube is a video of a man who used one of those models for learning how to build a Strandbeest that he sat upon and made it pedal-powered! It didn't go very fast, but it did go eventually. Inspiration is everywhere. Thank you. 🙂

[@KJensenStudio]

@@DerEchteBold ho, here is the link to that video, not a spam, don't worry: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y5XLf2ywg9-oea8

[@mariamoriava]

Is this just a dream? Subtle and profound. Haunting and inspiring. Kept alive. Nurturing a tranquil state of being - example of how we can spend our days - in awe - co-creating wonders. What a wonderful possibility.

[@Kai-qe3bo]

Your Strandbeests give me a very special kind of inner peace. Watching them just has a very soothing nature to it. Thank you for sharing!

[@jwhiteswagg]

I agree... I was having such a shitty day till this video came into my feed.

[@jupitercyclops6521]

Weird. I'm normally a calm. Peace loving individual, but these things make me want to shoot burning arrows into their hearts. These things & butterflies

[@Pharozos]

It always gives me howl's moving castle vibes.

[@maxasken]

Definitely the castle-vibes! Made me smile though, they're cute and also terrifying in a way

[@CostaPazM]

Cosas de arte? O maravilla mecánica?

[@rbu2136]

This is absolute genius like I have never seen before. I am an aerospace engineer here in the States. I am gladly sharing this. Such unique thinking. As if I’m watching parallel evolution of other species that could exist elsewhere in the universe. Simply breathtaking.

[@erinmcdonald7781]

Do you think these have any potential for light rovers for exploration or something like that?

[@rbu2136]

This is a beautiful question. My mind goes to solar wind and plasma energy created by stars such as our sun. I even recall the great master Larry Niven exploring the interstellar movement of a sentient being (called the Outsiders, that followed star seed lures placed by Pierson Puppeteers in his iconic, award winning Ringworld novel-highly recommend.) Can solar wind function as lift? Such a great question. I need to think on this.

[@rbu2136]

You may be thinking of movement on a planetary scale, but what about interstellar change in positions over time among the stars (travel)?

[@rbu2136]

And to answer your question I think you are asking, yes, this could have application on Mars.

[@Peter_Scheen]

Translation Strandbeest is Beach beast.

[@Dev-qs2yb]

This man been posting for 10 years and finally his video caught upto to the algorithm, props for never giving up and sticking up to your passion brother 🙏🏻

[@theressomelovelyfilthdownh4329]

@Hvitis Pretty low standard for "complete". He also makes new ones all the time, so I highly doubt he would use such pretentious terminology.

[@NotRyan.]

Nah, I'm sure I've seen these few more times.

[@jc31312jch]

He is very well known in the art and science industry. He also has exhibition around the world before pandemic, doubt he would care the algorithm. But it is never a bad thing if it helps his work to be admire by more people.

[@digolaverdadmclaverdad7572]

Ami recién hoy

[@hm09235nd]

Lol yes finally his goal of getting algorithm'd !!

[@KITLEVEY]

What a bright and cheery visual. Animated art is rare, but to this degree was unheard of until this man broke our contemporary notions of what is possible. Can't imagine the engineering and work that goes into imagining, drawing up, building, transporting, and then chasing down one of these mobile masterpieces. A deeply profound sense of appreciation for this man and his team.

[@ClissaT]

I haven't seen Strandbeest for a few years. So glad you are still making them because they are remarkable in their apparent simplicity, but the physics is mindblowing. Every flat beach needs some! I'm in Australia where there are many wide flat white beaches. I grew up on one that was 5ks long and 1k wide on a low tide. But the beach was almost completely covered at high tide so there would not be much room for a Strandbeest to rest on the high. 👍😄

[@charlestaylor3195]

If he can teach them to fly, then he can teach them to swim.

[@probablygraham]

In times such as these it is immensely refreshing to see that human beings are also capable of beautiful things. Wonderful to watch. Thanks you.

[@regulatorjohnson.]

You should see the dump I just took.

[@ZR1Terror]

It’s not hard to see beautiful things daily. Just smile at someone and they will smile back. That is beautiful and easy.

[@regulatorjohnson.]

@@ZR1Terror that's what I'm saying, I make something beautiful every morning after I drink coffee

[@regulatorjohnson.]

@Jesus is coming. Read the Gospel. "he who sleeps with itchy tushie wake up with smelly finger" Confucius 551 BCE

[@condorX2]

@@regulatorjohnson. 😂🙌

[@newlifeacres]

I truly felt like I was looking at an other world somewhere in this vast cosmos where these where the life beings that evolved there. It was one of the coolest things I've seen in a long while. :) Truly enjoyed that.

[@skehleben7699]

I love how the myriad feet quickly tippy toe across the sand with elegance and fluidity. Truly beautiful, I would love to be small enough to ride in one!

[@cadencase5216]

would a single human weigh them down completely?

[@Mewmew1-2]

They are so long. Maybe there's a way to distribute your weight across the entire skeleton.

[@zanac1868]

For the first time in over fifty years I experience a true sense of wonder and awe. Keep CGI, Disney, and Marvel. I could watch this man's creations for hours with a big smile on my face the whole time. Thank you Mr. Jansen.🌼

[@wildcraftone]

I’ve been following your work since 2008, and the evolutions you’ve achieved have been nothing short of stellar.

[@kevinbush4300]

This is the first I’ve seen of these!! I suspect the word "evolution" is correctly used, here

[@RomeoCologne]

I agree!

[@secondarycontainment4727]

Imagine if he unleashed them on society! ...nothing would happen. Maybe people would be late for work.

[@ury2936]

Do you see evolution or the smart designs, creations so to speak?

[@kevinbush4300]

I see the evolution more, despite the creatures in the earlier videos appearing just as spectacular. Having read Richard Dawkins’ The Blind Watchmaker, I can’t see any living thing without considering where it/we came from. Very telling though, that I see these as animals… it’s impossible to miss that.

[@chicobicalho5621]

These images are magical, as, of course are the fascinating objects here, each more enchanting than the other. I cannot help but think of the enormous logistic to transport and deploy these enormous pieces, which, I can only imagine must be disassembled, loaded into a large vehicle, and then put together on the beach. Which means, for every minute of enchantment and magic, there must be countless hours of production and logistic to make it happen. And this is not considering the months of designing, r&d, prototyping, testing, and manufacturing. Mind blowing indeed.

[@aidanmatthewgalea7761]

they don't get prototypes: every machine before them is the prototype. also the manufacturing takes a week

[@johndawson6057]

Moat of it is wood and could literally fit in a container or two

[@aidanmatthewgalea7761]

@@johndawson6057 *PVC pipe. also, do you... do you not know how complex these things are? also, just the legs alone don't even fully fit in a pickup truck. do you have any spatial awareness or mechanical awareness?

[@chicobicalho5621]

@aidanmatthewgalea7761 yes, "they do get prototypes"; smaller versions to make sure the mechanics work. Did you think the pieces were produced as large as these are before testing with smaller prototypes? Think just for a moment.

[@kimhansen8615]

Honestly - you should film all your creations in the magic light in the beginning of the video. Those dark, cloudy, dreamy skies are just perfect for the sculptures and remind me so much of Tanguy's magic, haunting world. Brilliant work with your Stransbeest!

[@the20thDoctor]

Strange and beautiful. I especially love the centipede tails, or whatever you're calling them. The movement of the wave draws your eye back to the piece. They're mesmerizing and yet, somehow, they sorta give me the willies, but just enough to be very interesting, I can explore the feeling. My brain keeps trying to tell me they're alive, kinda like when you see a face in some wrinkled fabric. They remind me of Wayne Barlowe's book "Expedition" in the best way too.

[@jowlorenz9555]

They remind me alot of Jon Anderson's (from Yes) Flight of the Moorglade song --- from his solo Olias of Sunhillow album .

[@canochento]

with all these electronics, we forgot things can take life in a mechanical way, like harnessing the power of wind and weight. so impressive and fascinating-

[@we-must-live]

@Pandacat 666 here's hoping!

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

@@we-must-live ?

[@mnomadvfx]

@Pandacat 666 Unlikely, knowledge of firearms and explosives is far too widespread now for it to die. Knowledge of the basics of electrical engineering is likewise very widespread. As for the rest, steam power was invented 2000 years ago but took only 2 centuries to go from a mere novelty interest to the foundation of the industrial revolution. Trust me when I say that regaining at least a basic grasp of what we had 100 years ago would not take so long at all.

[@we-must-live]

@@JimBobJoeB0b just praying for a world where the morally strong and virtuous rule, rather than the slime we have as political representatives nowadays.

[@JimBobJoeB0b]

@@we-must-live we have a lot of bad blood in our governing bodies, for sure

[@GiselleBel]

My gosh, these are so very beautiful! Quite otherworldly. Just imagine coming across them without knowing what they are, you'd think they were sentient. These are fantastic.

[@mamanyka]

Конструкция движется, как живое существо. Потрясающе!

[@orwellwept7735]

This has to be one of the most beautiful things I have ever witnessed. Thank you for bringing this creation into our world.

[@trader2137]

what? this looks creepy

[@alovision]

Thank you Theo for your years of dedication and hard work to create these wonderous, fascinating creatures. You have captured thousands of people's imaginations with your marvelous Strandbeests.

[@МарАреликс]

Животные из другой реальности. Мощно и красиво . Дух захватывает. А музыкальное сопровождение вообще сказка ... Браво маэстро 👍👍👍

[@РомаШамиль-ж7в]

Согласен на сто это новый виток искуства и механики парус крыло васхитительно о написал без ошибки 💃🔥💣

[@ZidaneTribal]

@@РомаШамиль-ж7в, ага, "правильно", без знаков препинания, "искуство" и "васхитительно" - с ошибкой написаны.

[@alexshtern4319]

Насчёт музыки-это Арам Хачатурян,балет ‘’Спартак’’.

[@pK19579]

Someone who can marry art with science like this is closer to The One than anyone can ever hope to be .

[@feuilletoniste]

I have loved all the strandbeests I have seen over the years, but there is a special joy in seeing the small caterpillar-like beesties gamboling along the beach like playful wind puppies!

[@fenrislyulf8861]

Wind puppies!

[@rollinwrench6298]

What an incredible feat of engineering, creativity and art. Absolutely love this!

[@ford9505]

I've known about these for years but had no idea they were still being made!! Beautiful, incredible work.

[@jazb88]

I almost never comment on youtube videos, but this is really truly amazing. I came across the Strandbeest a few years ago and I was immediately filled with immense wonder. They have stayed on my mind and I think about them once in a while. It feels as though they are from a different universe, or a parallel timeline. The majestic scenery and the classical music adds so much! I would be honored to witness one of your creations one day.

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

Agree with everything except the classical music. I would prefer to experience these amazing creatures in the sound world where they have their existence - sand, sea, wind and engineering . . .

[@talesontables]

Goosebumps everywhere. The elegance, the majesty - and yet the strandbeests seem to be so "humble".

[@RexSounds]

hello future viewers! you have been blessed by the KZbin algorithm with this wonderful video

[@twentytwentyeight]

I’m so glad I was able to see at least one of your exhibitions in Chicago years ago at the cultural center as an art student, really really impactful work, thanks so much for gifting our generation something so original

[@Леонід-ъ9ь]

Ого! Классная ты девчёнка,если мыслишь такими категориями! Будь счастлива!❤️❤️

[@leokimvideo]

the most nature based engineering, sad we don't see more of this is real world engineering

[@Archimedes.5000]

Because ~300 years of experience tell us that this does not have much applications

[@stevensmileyprod]

Bioengineering you mean? It's a huge field with crazy cool inventions.

[@kinggkongg9694]

Cause it’s not practical and needs wind from the beach

[@4faxache935]

Because just like wind turbines ------ in theory it sounds like a great idea but the reality is, it leaves a huge carbon footprint, is far from green and top problem ------- no wind, no work.

[@bebanxd1074]

what ???

[@ТатьянаВласова-м6я]

Удивительно . Сказочные существа гуляют по песку , летают над землей . Музыка подчеркивает фантастичность . И выглядят они как добрые динозавры , нет страха , хочется подойти ближе познакомится . Браво МАСТЕРУ 🙂👏👏👏. НОВЫХ ТВОРЧЕСКИХ СВЕРШЕНИЙ 👏👏👏👨‍🔧

[@dmost4914]

Полностью с вами,согласен!

[@ruzziasht349]

Rather than wasting your time. Couldn't you perhaps direct you energies to more worthwhile causes? Such as stopping your government committing genocide.

[@peterr7530]

@@ruzziasht349 No one here to start aggressive BS. People here appreciate what this guy has created. So if you don't like it, go spout shit somewhere else.

[@eeeeezyaaaa]

@@ruzziasht349 only Ukraine committing genocide of Donbas people since 2014. Ur brainwashed, go touch some grass

[@felixmendoza4174]

@@ruzziasht349 No seas idiota UNA GOLONDRINA NO HACE PRIMAVERA estás culpando a un inocente que nada podría hacer si tuviera voluntad está en lo mismo que vos impedido de que tú le grites a EEUU de armar a países ajenos, mejor vuelva a la escuela a aprender de nuevo y deja observar este arte de seres humanos más sensibles y puros

[@49er89]

Absolutely bloody wonderful, glorious, quirky, funny, and brilliantly inventive. Sir, you are a genius.

[@MeetMellow]

I came across your projects back in year 7 art. It's amazing how you discovered the leg system. You've made great progress and it stills instills the same awe as it did back then for me. Keep it up man. You're doing well

[@larisabelogub7134]

Это что-то необыкновенное!! Вижу впервые, просто завораживает, хочется смотреть ещё и ещё!!!непонятн, как это устроено, но кажется, что это живые существа, какие-то инопланетные насекомые и животные, - тот, кто это придумал, настоящий гений-👏👏👏👍👍👍🤨

[@acied6200]

Dutch, harnassing the wind

[@шпотарак]

Раз Вы такая любопытствующая к зрелищам - ширнитесь чем нибудь по мощнее.

[@цинікъ]

Бедная, мультиков испугалась. Глупая.

[@ГалинаЕкимова-з1з]

Изобретатель в душе ребёнок

[@цинікъ]

@@ГалинаЕкимова-з1з В душе - возможно, но стоит ему из душа вийти - тут же подавай ему пиво, водку и бабу.

[@Jordan-xg4pn]

Your art is the closest thing to the feeling I get when I read my favorite steampunk/1800s sci-fi/exploration books.

[@mws8389]

At 2:45, watching the beest that is tied to the ground and desparately trying to lift off, the words 'animal abuse' popped into my head, and wouldn't leave. Your creations feel like real creatures to me. Bravo.

[@person4579]

Ik this comment is 6 months old but they do not want to take off, the reason why they are in the air is not to fly to other places but as a method to avoid being buried by sandstorms. One day, when they detect that a sandstorm is coming, they will automatically place down their own anchor and spread their wings to lift into the air, thus dodging death. Theo Jansen is one smart man.

[@JV-df9em]

@@person4579he’s not questioning why, he’s stating it stirred up a human emotion to protect an “animal” :)

[@teyleen]

Absolutely inspirational work. I started following your projects around 2011 and I have been mesmerized by them ever since. Thank you for your remarkable work!

[@murphyslaw5150]

The immense genius it must take to make these is sublime. The videos and music combine to make me feel as though I’m in a Dali piece and the location makes each shot like a painting. Beautiful.

[@madhukarjonathanminj2772]

so true

[@williamconnell6541]

I loved the Onedin line many years ago and thank you for your inventions Theo, the world needs more people like you.

[@mi.dogman4438]

Those are truly BEAUTIFUL!!! Simple wind walkers that are art in motion!!!! Something peaceful and relaxing watching them traverse the beach!

[@mi.dogman4438]

Sorry, not downplaying the incredible engineering by using the word “simple”.. Just a word to describe the beautiful fluid motion.

[@bendito999]

these are some cool strand-type-beasts. I haven't seen the flying one or the caterpillar ones before!

[@gulliblestravels71]

Yes!! The flying one was brilliant, you were just willing it to take off across the sea, maybe turn and nod to Theo and then just disappear over the horizon.

[@mugiwaradarwin4504]

"Strand-type beasts". Oh Kojima....

[@CalvinHikes]

Some of the finest art ever produced.

[@FarmsVilla]

I’m really surprised no film studio has hired you for special effects with these machines. Maybe they have and I’m not aware. Awesome job. 👏🏻👏🏻

[@krethiplethi7191]

Theo made a BMW commercial.

[@erinmcdonald7781]

True! These could also feature in some sci-fi. 💜✌️😎

[@rickhart6631]

@@erinmcdonald7781 i could see them in the DUNE series....

[@shable1436]

He's wearing a old inventors costume like a steampunk outfit as well, I'm surprised they haven't made a documentary about him yet on Netflix

[@jestersuave3976]

There's an entire game based on these called Last Oasis

[@8bitReverie]

Technology today has evolved from practicality/efficiency and affordability in militarily standards. This man shows how it’s possible to make that which prioritizes art over the three keys mentioned.

[@Axel_Kidd]

Amazing. Felt like landing on an alien planet, and observing for the first time its lifeforms, totally different from anything familiar to us.

[@robisetiawan831]

I was thinking the same

[@chasmal_forest.]

I feel like there could be a whole *ecosystem* of these things! 🤩

[@darthwisetheplagueis5869]

True but they are not totally different from anything familiar to us in the slightest. That would be impossible to create.

[@chasmal_forest.]

@@darthwisetheplagueis5869 yeah you've got a point there

[@damnedbelowjudas_]

Have you ever seen deep sea creatures? Insects?

[@sandrataylor-burns2550]

I came across this l, that morning during my meditation time. It was utterly breathtaking and mind boggling at the same time. I had to watch it over and over again. To see that there were no persons inside of the creation. I've seen some beautiful art in my life. But nothing I've seen comes close to this engineering wonder I've come access this morning. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me see your knowledge. I feel blessed ❤❤❤❤❤

[@donkfail1]

Thank you for this, Theo! I've been loving your creations for years, but never seen them in real life. I hope there are sometimes some people who never even heard of them, that see them for the first time "in the wild". What an amazing experience that must be. Perhaps a little intimidating, but still... All I want to say to you is: Thank you so much, and please never stop!

[@byronpaulbeadoy]

First time seeing this, I couldn't quite place what I felt. I was at the convergence of fright, awe, and curiosity; transfixed by both the familiarity and alienness of it.

[@nicholaskarako5701]

I work at a museum in America were they did a show of your creations and still spell bound at the creativity/ engineering. It's amazing what you can do with electrical pvc conduits👍

[@anne-droid7739]

Stunningly beautiful. Every work is both a revelation and a mystery.

[@sankang9425]

Nice to see you're still doing this. I saw you in our Art Textbook.

[@ArshamMo]

Link for the Art Textbook?

[@AnimatorAOfficial]

They look so alive yet,they aren’t real creatures,just sticks,engineering,and artist amazing how these things thrive.

[@domesdaylines]

I've been following your work for years and every generation is more masterful than the last. You're one of my favorite artists in the world, truly creative and inspirational in how you capture the spirit of the wind and water into these creatures, and even give them the dignity of death with each coming winter. I will hopefully be moving to Europe in the next 10 years. Do me a favor and stick around until I can see your marvelous beests with my own eyes.

[@hunterlockwood2626]

Its hard to not appreciate how you have taken the dense, earthly structures of solid timber and given it a life force amongst the ether. These creations dance amongst the sublime profundity of firmament. Marvellous achievement 👍🙏

[@tomaspabon2484]

I mean its not all that dissimilar from the first planes and gliders. Plywood and cloth gave us flight

[@Microtonal_Cats]

I love this. Oh, my wife and I both thought "I think I've seen this before" the first time we saw it. I think it's because they are reminiscent of some of Da Vinci's drawings of flying machines he never built.

[@МихаилЗаозернов]

Вот ради этого стоит жить - реализовать свои фантазии, создать нечто уникальное. Чудо формы, объема, самой идеи! Творите!

[@ВалерийМегалатов]

Лучше бы детей своих ростили порядочными людьми и честными,а то одни спекулянты,купи дёшево ,продай дороже, а сейчас родители работают с утра до ночи ,а детей в школы непонятно кому отдают ,вот и нет в семьях счастья!!!!

[@МаринаВитальевна]

Мне даже не верится, что я это вижу. Мы - современники чуда! 😇🕊🦄🪄

[@daniels6762]

I just stumbled across your creations on an old BBC show I got round to watching so Googled you and I'm so pleased to see you're still committed to your passion. What a collection of ingenius contraptions. Well done, you have inspired me.

[@Л.Е.В-э5з]

Мир крупных насекомых, даже движения как у насекомых. Здорово и очень красиво! Что то неземное. В этом есть... Простор первозданной пустоты берега , и небо за горизонт сливающееся с водой! Красотища!!Завораживает!!

[@gilbertourgu782]

Da Leonardo Da Vinci a oggi. Bel video. Complimenti.

[@petitboulou5489]

Je pourrais regarder ça pendant longtemps ! C'est tellement beau et poétique ! Ces grandes créatures fragiles sous le ciel bleu me font penser à un tableau de Dali. 🌬️💞

[@komalb5020]

Yes.. As whimsy too.

[@brendadion7868]

I'm now watching this for the 3rd time in a row...I could watch all day. Thank you so much...❤

[@yggdarsilyae6807]

Thank you for your work. I've discovered strandbeests when I was about 14, I'm 22 now and I'm still amazed by them, excited by their evolution, and impressed by your efforts to keep your creativity living so far

[@Mortthemoose]

Ohhhhh! I haven't had this come up in my recommendations for ages!!! Absolutely stunning!!! I am always lost in the beauty of these magnificent art works!! I feel like I'm watching some sort of alien life on another plant! Thank you soooo much for sharing your beautiful pieces with KZbin 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏💜 ....Ohhhh, and the music was perfect!

[@gailhowes9398]

Amazing! The thought and planning of these mythical beasts are very fascinating ! Thank you for sharing your work!

[@jacquelinemcgowan8164]

Can you imagine sitting on a beach in a deck chair and one of those masterpieces strolls past you, better than any film show, true genious and skill, engineering skill truly wonderful. ❤❤❤

[@wanderluizbastos9624]

Isso é física misturado com arte . E simplesmente incrível!!

[@Sergidy]

Eu diria magnífico.

[@peterk3474]

Watching the birds react to the strandbeest, that was very special.

[@gabriellen.2886]

Wonderful - and deliciously creepy in a special way. I've always loved these "beasts."

[@philosopher8358]

The amount of patience in building one of these is amazing let alone the many that have been built. Very impressive to say the least! 🤠

[@stevebramblet7192]

Wow great minds think alike! haha my comment almost exactly the same and I didn't see yours until I read further! 😂

[@philosopher8358]

@@stevebramblet7192 🤠👍

[@FrankPCarpi]

That's one big kite. Even though ocean breezes are propelling the motion of the crawlers, they're fun to look at.

[@atadjali197]

How long does it take to construct one of the larger Strandbeests ? at 1:55

[@Goneawaynow543]

This is the most fantastic thing I've ever seen, I'm looking forward to seeing new experiments. You are so talented Mr. Jansen :-)

[@liamfoxy]

I don't know what it is, but Strandbeest really is a perfect name for this species. They just have this organic yet otherworldly look to them that has them fit the name entirely

[@LCTesla]

It just means beach beast. Simple but effective name.

[@nadiasmithers]

“Beautiful! Like life - these are influenced by the elements which makes them appear even more realistic as the duration speed and style are somewhat unpredictable and dictated by their environment .. I enjoyed the moment where the artist runs after the one heading into the sea - like a parent running after a child. The fluidity in some of these mechanisms is absolutely stunning. J’adore! Congratulations Theo! They are not only cute and characterful but grand magnificent!”

[@danyoutube7491]

I was thinking the same thing about him running after it; I imagine the creation protesting because it wants to investigate the sea, but Theo has to gently break the news that it cannot swim :)

[@bonnieprice9482]

Indeed!!😮😮😂😂

[@beeamadeusfox]

A profound evocation of what it is to be human in the most beguiling, inventive and profound of ways. pure genius. Oh yes, and also amusing!

[@user-wo6cy2lj4mVeirfuna]

Искусство без грубого вторжения в природу.Вселениe в предмет именно живой стихии и таланта художника.

[@Waderizer]

Truly inspiring to watch, the effort to envision, design,then create, truly amazing. Thank you for sharing.

[@ShiroKuro13]

Este hombre es un genio, lo que hace es una maravilla!!

[@NitsanAvni]

I love how open source and transparent the work is. Beautiful.

[@OptionalZero]

I love these and have a strange feeling we will see major elements of their designs in future AI Rovers on the surface of Mars and beyond. Just drifting in the alien winds wander hundreds of kilometers on their own.

[@lauriebott3759]

I've been watching your work for awhile. I would love to see how you make them, and how they work.

[@norbertk.1473]

Sehr schön. Und auch die Musik passt sehr gut dazu.🙂👍❤

[@rosembergcouto7408]

Estou acompanhando alguns vídeos sobre estas magníficas máquinas. O(s) mecanismo(s) destes inventos é tão impressionante que, ao mostrar para um colega que é Técnico em Informática, ficou estupefato, procurando 'saber' como funciona estas máquinas ...

[@brutalplanet1708]

This is literally the most incredible thing I've ever seen. Are these things powered by the wind?

[@potreliefbonsaibatu5035]

This pure 🤔natural🤔mathematic🤔phisic🤔Logic🤔not magic×👻×😵not visual manipulation👀¿?

[@GizzyDillespee]

🤣In "normal" words - yes, they're wind-powered (responding to the original question, but talking about the word salad in the response above mine)

[@potreliefbonsaibatu5035]

Yang memakai layar itu memang TENAGA ANGIN 😉tapi yg tidak memakai layar mungkin ada unsur mekanik sumber tenaga lain ..

[@danielmeixner7125]

You can kind of see it in one of the shots. The legs attach to a crankshaft that is driven by moving sails. Or at least one of the generations work that way. I made a working model of that one with the polygonal legs about 10 years ago in high school

[@ms7703]

Amazing. Compliments from a mechanical engineer who is an admirer of your talent.

[@edsonmorais5025]

Reprodução dos movimentos naturais com incrível perfeição Equilíbrio velocidade tempo Genial performance do executor

[@claudiamarquetti2599]

Parecem com aqueles seres e vermes marinhos da época dos trilobitas na "explosão " do período cambriano. Ele deve ter se inspirado nestes seres. Espetacular! 🤗🤔

[@jaimedomm358]

2:19 Amazing, I feel like I died and then woke up in another World

[@lynnasche5147]

One of the most amazing pieces of art ever !

[@АндрейИванов-й8п4г]

Salvador Dali's dreams in sleeping

[@Bar.pelikan]

Божественно!!

[@OICUR12]

I could watch this all day and the music just makes me want to cry. I love it!

[@prinz4279]

These look like they belong in a Studio Ghibli movie

[@joannab6282]

Dziękuję Bogu za wszystkich twórczych ludzi, dzięki którym świat staje się ciekawszy, piękniejszy, zdumiewająco zachwycający :)💐

[@RADukura]

I can actually imagine these being actual creatures in a distant planet using wind to conserve energy.

[@sebastiangruben8633]

That is the most uplifting and touching thing I have seen in a long time. They are so undeniably alive!

[@MarcoAntonio-vk6wj]

Magnífico. Deve ter dado muito trabalho para construir está belíssima arte

[@dospaiva]

Sempre fico impressionada com essas invenções ! Parecem vivos.

[@oliveirafredoliveira9100]

Rapaz vc tá na praia e ver isso passando do nada corre sem olhar p tras 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TheHappyhorus]

I’ve been captivated by these creations since I saw them as a child. Amazing work.