Ferrofluid

Ferrofluid is a pretty interesting substance,   Ferrofluid is nano sized magnetite particles contained in micelles in a mineral oil base, the fluid stays in a liquid form until introduced to a magnetic force. The fluid makes these solid spikes, the patterns of the spikes will change depending on the frequency of the magnetic field.

  In class there was a discussion as to if this could really be considered a sculpture or more of a science project? Is it actually the set up and using Ferrofluid or just the Ferrofluid that makes it interesting.  Sachiko Kodama and Yasushi Miyajima have created several sculptures using Ferrofluid. Whatever your few might be on this interesting fluid, these sculptures are amazing to watch!