World’s largest kinetic sculpture unveiled on planet’s biggest cruise ship
The Icon of the Seas will arrive in Miami, Fla., on Jan. 27.
By Dean Murray via SWNS
The world's largest kinetic sculpture has been unveiled - on the world's largest cruise ship.
Entitled The Pearl, the piece is over 45 feet high (13.7 meters), with a diameter of 53 feet (16 meters).
The brainchild of Brooklyn-based fine art studio BREAKFAST, the work is displayed on Royal Caribbean's new ship, Icon of the Seas.
Pearl is composed of nearly 3,000 computer-driven kinetic tiles, with movements are influenced by real-time tidal and wind data from the Caribbean Sea.
BREAKFAST say: "This awe-inspiring work stands out not only for its sheer size but also for its ability to capture the essence of the ocean.
"The sculpture beautifully simulates various natural phenomena such as rolling waves, gentle breezes, shooting stars, and the dynamic ocean surface.
"Drawing its inspiration from the tranquility and unpredictability of the sea, each tile is meticulously arranged in a Fibonacci sequence, echoing patterns found in marine life."
Icon of the Seas is scheduled to enter service on 27 January 2024 out of PortMiami in America.
The ship has a crew of 2,350, and a capacity of 5,610 passengers at double occupancy, or 7,600 passengers at maximum capacity.
It has 20 decks with seven swimming pools and six water slides.
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