Liquid Shard floating over Pershing Square in Downtown Los Angeles

CREATIVE ARTS & DESIGN STUDIO

We create engaging public memorable festival epic experiential full sensory immersive poetic kinetic compelling interactive stunning visual arresting guerrilla dramatic sculptural one of a kind commissioned site specific art.

CREATIVE ARTS & DESIGN STUDIO

We create engaging public memorable festival experiential immersive poetic kinetic interactive stunning visual arresting guerrilla dramatic sculptural site-specific art.

At Poetic Kinetics, our mission is to inspire and engage audiences with large-scale public art installations and experiential designs that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. With an adventurous and enthusiastic spirit, we embrace challenges with open-minded collaboration and resourceful problem-solving. Our artworks are visually striking, thought-provoking, and impactful experiences that connect people to their environment and each other, leaving a lasting impression on all those who experience our work.

Poetic Kinetics is an international creative arts and design studio specializing in interactive public art.  We create experiences that engage the public, inspire curiosity, and make a difference.

We transform ordinary places into
extraordinary destinations.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

If everything in our man-made environment is designed; everything is a creative choice.  Why not make those choices as enriching and stimulating as possible?

POETIC KINETICS

Based in Colorado Springs, our art studio has designed, fabricated, and implemented a wide range of projects that encourage audience participation. From festival art, to public art, and fine art museum displays our artworks engage the immediate public through interactivity while shared content garner viral notoriety.

Outdoor Art

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Fine Art For Museums

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Site Specific Art

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Public Art

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Festival Art

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Skynet Art Series

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The Poetic Kinetics Team

Is a diverse group of skilled professionals inspired by the creative process.  We thrive on inventive problem-solving by playing to each other’s expertise.

Patrick Shearn

CEO - Creative Lead

Desiree Barlow

Chief Operating Officer

Mike Saenz

Producer

Derek Welsh

Shop Manager

Chad Diep

Designer

Stephen Stanec

Production Coordinator

Nora Murphy

Fabrication Assistant

OUR PORTFOLIO

Upward view of Aspen Light’s multicolored kinetic leaf canopy against a bright blue Denver sky, part of the city’s permanent large-scale kinetic public art collection.
Aspen Light

Aspen Light

Off the Beaten Path art installation Green Mountain Falls reflecting in Gazebo Lake against mountain backdrop
Off the Beaten Path

Off the Beaten Path

Two vibrant aerial sculptures from the Momentum art installation by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics suspended above a tranquil pond at Pittsburgh Botanic Garden, with colorful reflections mirrored in the water.
Momentum

Momentum

Aerial view of Cloud Play by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics suspended over the HOTA Outdoor Stage lawn, with guests gathering beneath and the Gold Coast city skyline in the background.
Cloud Play

Cloud Play

Psycullescence

Psycullescence

Sky Gazing

Sky Gazing

Wide angle shot of mother and daughter looking up at Pliny's Allee aerial artwork, part of Poetic Kinetics' Skynet Series, at New England Botanic Garden.
Flora In Flight

Flora In Flight

Vanishing Points

Vanishing Points

Enchanted Tree Tour

Enchanted Tree Tour

Visions in Motion displayed across the demilitarized zone between north and south Korea
Visions in Motion Korea

Visions in Motion Korea

River of Light, part of the infamous Skynet Art Series, by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics at night with the city of Hong Kong behind it.
River of Light

River of Light

Dream Flora by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics
Dream Flora

Dream Flora

Visions in Motion in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Germany by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics as part of his signature Skynet Art Series.
Skynet Art Series

Skynet Art Series

Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics' Sunset Trace at sunset in Laguna Beach
Sunset Trace

Sunset Trace

Visions in Motion in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Germany.
Visions In Motion Germany

Visions In Motion Germany

Poetic Kinetics' butterfly art piece Moments In Flight flying high over Dubai Creek Harbor
Moments in Flight

Moments in Flight

Poetic Kinetics' art piece Skyline Stream flying high over Dubai Creek Harbor
Skyline Stream

Skyline Stream

Silver Current is an art piece seemingly floating like waves in the sky
Silver Current

Silver Current

Sun Cycle part of Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics Skynet Series. Colorful kinetic artwork suspended in midair at WF Central in Beijing China
Sun Cycle

Sun Cycle

Reflecting Motion at Union Station in Kansas City by Patrick Shearn
Reflecting Motion

Reflecting Motion

Overview Effect

Overview Effect

Dream Waves part of Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics Skynet Series floats in the sky like waves.
Dream Waves

Dream Waves

School of Breeze is part of Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics' Skynet Series
School of Breeze

School of Breeze

Sunset Vestige flying high by Patrick Shearn
Sunset Vestige

Sunset Vestige

A public art installation called Reflection Rising floating over the canals in Scottsdale AZ by artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics.
Reflection Rising

Reflection Rising

Neo Prayer Flag

Neo Prayer Flag

Firebird Descent in St. Petersburg Russia by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics as part of their signature Skynet Art Series. A creative public art installation by Patrick Shearn
Firebird Descent

Firebird Descent

Nimbus

Nimbus

Liquid Shard

Liquid Shard

Caterpillar’s Longing

Caterpillar’s Longing

Fire In Balance

Fire In Balance

Escape Velocity a creative festival art installation for Coachella
Escape Velocity

Escape Velocity

Helix Poeticus

Helix Poeticus

Electric Daisy

Electric Daisy

Mantis Temple

Mantis Temple

Solitary Inflorescence

Solitary Inflorescence

Holding Flame

Holding Flame

Warrior and the Girl
Warrior and the Girl

Warrior and the Girl

Solar Sunflowers

Solar Sunflowers

Aztec Pavilion

Aztec Pavilion

Prius Solar Flower Lounge

Prius Solar Flower Lounge

Hope Flower

Hope Flower

Poetic Kinetics is an international creative arts and design studio specializing in interactive public art.  With top-notch production value and a commitment to creating awe-inspiring public art, we’ll deliver uniquely creative art to your community.

Let’s dream big together!