Jakob Grosse-Ophoff (born in Oldenburg, Germany, in 1991) is a German contemporary kinetic sculptor and visual artist. He is widely known for his engineering works that mimic human movements, gestures, and behaviors.
Biography and works He originally graduated as a mechanical engineer in 2019,Artist Profile - Affenfaust Galerie Hamburg later deciding to redirect his technical background to artistic practice. He established his studio in Rostock, Germany,Profile at Museum Beelden aan Zee where he develops mobile structures using materials such as wood, steel, motors, and cranks. In 2024, he held the solo exhibition "Myself and Other Planets" at the Dutch museum Beelden aan Zee.Exhibition "Myself and Other Planets" - Museum Beelden aan Zee
References
External links Official Studio Biography - Jakob Grosse-Ophoff