Apical Reform Studio reveals its kinetic sculptures created for MB&F M.A.D.Gallery at the AR Gallery in Dubai Design District (d3) and MB&F M.A.D.Gallery in Dubai Mall.

These kinetic sculptures created by Apical Reform represent the flawless movement of two natural phenomena- the tornado and the stingray. By combining an in-depth understanding of geometry, mathematics and mechanics with high quality craftsmanship, the design studio has recreated the mesmerizing movements of these sea creatures.

The tornado sculpture has a very subtle yet impactful movement created through the geometric positioning of metal rings. The reflective finish of the rings creates drama through light and shade. The experience of watching its rhythmic rise and fall, its illusion and synchronisation can hypnotise the onlooker for hours.

The stingray sculpture is a mechanical work of art that completes the synergy between art, mathematics, mechanics and electronics. The abstracted form of the stingray and its reflective finish create a dazzling aesthetic, while the crafted mechanics offer the unforgettable experience of movement.

About Apical Reform
Founded in 2011, Apical Reform is a collaborative design studio dedicated to creating immersive experiences led by art and innovation in production technology.

In just a few years, the studio has found a definitive creative voice, designing everything from collectible furniture to bespoke design-art pieces. The studio consists of a group of young, forward-thinking creatives making an honest inquiry into how design intervention can transcend the mundane into a singularly extraordinary experience. Innovation and technology are the foundations from which the Apical Reform designers approach their métier.

Principal and founder Amrish Patel’s vision is fuelled by a constant endeavour to seek the highest order of quality with an innate design sensibility. Director Darshan Soni received his architectural education from one of the most respected design schools in Asia, the Centre for Environmental Planning and Technology (CEPT), India. An avid photographer, Soni finds his inspiration in multiplicity and parametric designs. Together, the duo guides the studio to manifest one-of-a-kind design objects that go beyond their material worth. By lending a poetic quality to life, these works are design icons of the future.

Apical Reform is based in India, and AR Gallery was inaugurated in Dubai Design District (d3) in 2017.

About M.A.D Gallery
The MB&F M.A.D.Gallery is a captivating universe of kinetic art where Horological Machines and Mechanical Art Devices reign supreme. The first M.A.D.Gallery opened in 2011 in Geneva on Rue Verdaine, a stone’s throw from MB&F’s offices and atelier in the heart of the city’s old town. A second M.A.D.Gallery opened in Taipei in 2014 and a third one in Dubai in January 2016.

Inside the galleries, visitors will find the complete range of MB&F Horological Machines and Legacy Machines, plus carefully-curated pieces called Mechanical Art Devices from around the world which make the heart beat that little bit faster.