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CREATIVE ARTS & DESIGN STUDIO

We create engaging public memorable festival epic experiential full sensory immersive poetic kinetic compelling interactive stunning visual arresting guerrilla dramatic sculptural one of a kind commissioned site specific art.

CREATIVE ARTS & DESIGN STUDIO

We create engaging public memorable festival experiential immersive poetic kinetic interactive stunning visual arresting guerrilla dramatic sculptural site-specific art.

At Poetic Kinetics, our mission is to inspire and engage audiences with large-scale art installations and experiential designs that push the boundaries of creativity and innovation. With an adventurous and enthusiastic spirit, we embrace challenges with open-minded collaboration and resourceful problem-solving. Our artworks are visually striking, thought-provoking, and impactful experiences that connect people to their environment and each other, leaving a lasting impression on all those who experience our work.

Poetic Kinetics is an international creative arts and design studio specializing in interactive public art.  We create experiences that engage the public, inspire curiosity, and make a difference.

We transform ordinary places into
extraordinary destinations.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

If everything in our man-made environment is designed; everything is a creative choice.  Why not make those choices as enriching and stimulating as possible?

POETIC KINETICS

Based in Colorado Springs, our art studio has designed, fabricated, and implemented a wide range of projects that encourage audience participation. From festival art, to public art, and fine art museum displays our artworks engage the immediate public through interactivity while shared content garner viral notoriety.

Flora In Flight

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The Poetic Kinetics Team

Is a diverse group of skilled professionals inspired by the creative process.  We thrive on inventive problem-solving by playing to each other’s expertise.

Patrick Shearn

CEO - Creative Lead

Desiree Barlow

Studio / Business Development Director

Marnie Sehayek

Strategy Director

Chad Diep

Designer

Mike Saenz

Producer

Geoff Sanhueza

Designer

Stephen Stanec

Production Coordinator

Derek Welsh

Shop Manager

OUR PORTFOLIO

Stunning drone shot of Poetic Kinetics' Sky Gazing aerial art at sunrise during Burning Man 2024, with the sun just above the horizon and the Temple in the background. The vibrant colors of Sky Gazing contrast beautifully with the soft morning light, creating a breathtaking visual that highlights both installations in the serene desert landscape.

Sky Gazing

Vanishing Points

Wizzen Tree from Poetic Kinetics' Enchanted Tree Tour

Enchanted Tree Tour

Visions in Motion displayed across the demilitarized zone between north and south Korea

Visions in Motion Korea

River of Light, part of the infamous Skynet Art Series, by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics at night with the city of Hong Kong behind it.

River of Light

Dream Flora by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics

Dream Flora

Visions in Motion in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Germany by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics as part of his signature Skynet Art Series.

Skynet Art Series

Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics' Sunset Trace at sunset in Laguna Beach

Sunset Trace

Visions in Motion in front of Brandenburg Gate in Berlin Germany.

Visions In Motion Germany

Poetic Kinetics' butterfly art piece Moments In Flight flying high over Dubai Creek Harbor

Moments in Flight

Poetic Kinetics' art piece Skyline Stream flying high over Dubai Creek Harbor

Skyline Stream

Silver Current is an art piece seemingly floating like waves in the sky

Silver Current

Sun Cycle part of Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics Skynet Series. Colorful kinetic artwork suspended in midair at WF Central in Beijing China

Sun Cycle

Reflecting Motion at Union Station in Kansas City by Patrick Shearn

Reflecting Motion

Overview Effect

Dream Waves part of Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics Skynet Series floats in the sky like waves.

Dream Waves

School of Breeze is part of Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics' Skynet Series

School of Breeze

Sunset Vestige flying high by Patrick Shearn

Sunset Vestige

A public art installation called Reflection Rising floating over the canals in Scottsdale AZ by artist Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics.

Reflection Rising

Neo Prayer Flag

Firebird Descent in St. Petersburg Russia by Patrick Shearn of Poetic Kinetics as part of their signature Skynet Art Series. A creative public art installation by Patrick Shearn

Firebird Descent

Nimbus

Liquid Shard

Caterpillar’s Longing

Fire In Balance

Escape Velocity a creative festival art installation for Coachella

Escape Velocity

Helix Poeticus

Electric Daisy

Mantis Temple

Solitary Inflorescence

Holding Flame

Warrior and the Girl

Warrior and the Girl

Solar Sunflowers

Aztec Pavilion

Prius Solar Flower Lounge

Hope Flower

Poetic Kinetics is an international creative arts and design studio specializing in interactive public art.  With top-notch production value and a commitment to creating awe-inspiring public art, we’ll deliver uniquely creative art to your community.

Let’s dream big together!