Sachiko Kodama

In her works dated 2001-4, Sachiko Kodama gracefully utilizes the properties of ferrofluids (magnetic liquids) in order to create dynamic object forms, and in some cases interaction. Using sculpturally integrated electro-magnets, ferrofluid is manipulated to writhe and work against gravity according to Kodama's choreography. Much of the beauty of the work relies upon the natural properties of the magnetic fluid. The corrugation in the form of spikes and cones along the surface is due to the instability of the magnetic field in the medium, known as normal-field instability.

Kodama's Protrude, Flow: YouTube

How to make your own ferrofluid: About.com

Trent Harris - Beaver Trilogy on YouTube

A chance meeting leads Harris to Groovin' Gary, a small town kid with big dreams and a penchant for performing as Olivia Newton-John in talent shows. Harris remade this real life encounter twice, once with Sean Penn and again with Crispin Glover. This film is next to impossible to find. I managed to nab a copy a while back and loved the film. It's now available on YouTube.

Parts 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Via boingboing