Theo Jansen is a kinetic sculptor and builder in Holland, and he's been taking his art to the beaches. Jansen builds what he has dubbed 'strandbeests' from yellow PVC tubing. See the video below, which explains how his creatures have evolved over time.

We know that the wind holds great potential for power, but after seeing it harnessed to move these large creatures elegantly and almost effortlessly down the coast, it makes me feel as if there is an even greater potential that we're missing. I also love Jansen's thought about his sculptures: it's "just like you raise your children, and then there comes a day when you can kick them out of the door."

Some other design posts that you might enjoy:

Barclay's Premier League Intro with 3D Logo Morphs
Stop Motion Animation: Paper Cutouts and Moleskine
Kinetic Type Video: Fantastic Mr. Fox

Thanks for sharing Marcie!