“This isn’t a quiet gallery, it’s kid-friendly art that actually talks to you and puts on a show.” —Alicia Vega, Arizona Daily Star
“My 16-year old son and I really enjoyed your private tour. It was of course amazing to see all of the crazy “contraptions” that Ned Schaper has come up with over the years, and to hear about the future plans for your new (very cool) space. It was particularly fun to experience the museum along with Ned’s commentary. Highly recommend this tour to anyone with an interest in art, science, and junk, and the surprising connections between them that can be found in Beveldom.” —Craig Sumberg, Executive Director, Fox Tucson Theatre Foundation, Tucson, AZ.
“Visiting Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art was the 3 E’s – energizing, educational, enlightening. Ned and Paula presented creative approaches and concepts that, as an educator, I look forward to exploring. The private tour let us engage with the artist and other guests from around the country who enjoyed this galactic experience.” —MElissa Adams, Special Educator, Webster School, Malibu, CA.
“Our group was delighted! As we looked closely at each creation we were able to see so much, then so much more from different viewpoints. It was fun noticing the everyday objects that were incorporated and also guessing what some of the elements once were. At first, we didn’t see the faces in many of the pieces but standing back, there they were. The movements of the pieces was joyful.” —Rhoda Miller, Clinical Social Worker, Tucson, AZ.
I Was A Child Again. Lucky Me!
“I’ve been a docent at a museum in Seattle for 10 years and visited museums and galleries in many countries. But I’ve never experienced anything like Mat Bevel’s Museum of Kinetic Art. I stood in the middle of the large gallery surrounded by many, many art works moving up and down and side ways and back and forth and making sounds. All at the same time! It was a surrealistic experience. I was in the art. Captivated by it. Captured by it. And it was such a treat to tour it with Ned Schaper, the creator. He shared how he works (made from found material, the pieces just take over and go where they go) and why he works (to ignite the imagination, to champion intuition). His sister, Paula Schaper, shared videos which capture his performances, and, most importantly, present their intention to work with the school system to excite and challenge children. And I became a child again stepping into Ned’s world. What fun!”
— Karen H, Seattle, Washington
“The Museum Of Kinetic Art is out of this world! These huge, mechanical kinetic sculptures made entirely of found objects and recycled materials are beautiful and whimsical, and filled with energy and life. My 10-year old son was as captivated and engaged as I was, wanting to stay and see more. To bring it all even more to life, Mat Bevel wears his art transforming the experience into powerful performance art.” —Wendy Schemer Black, Advanced Program Coordinator, Bridge to College and Career, Pima Community College Adult Education, Tucson, AZ
“Through Bevelvision Productions Mat Bevel Company is using new technology to bridge found-object kinetic art, new forms of digital storytelling and new ways of learning. Ned Schaper’s at the forefront of this, and he’s been doing it for a long time. Now his vast body of work, which often redeploys old technologies, is colliding with new technology—the Internet, gaming and virtual reality.” —Luis Carrión, award-winning videographer and producer, and Video Producer for University of Arizona’s Office of Digital Learning, Tucson, AZ
“Every machine is engaged in its own little song and dance. What is especially unique about these moving sculptures is their higher purpose in the world of Beveldom. Each sculpture has a name and a story.” —Breagh Watson, reporter for The Daily Wildcat, Tucson, AZ
“A visit to the Museum Of Kinetic Art is worth college credit, at any age. It’ll simultaneously bring you back to your childhood and surround you with the sensations of nature’s zoo. The sculptures and theater are steeped in physics, animal behavior and biology. It attracts your intelligence and imagination, in an experience so pure and honest, it’s impossible not to giggle and smile.”
—Paul Schwam, architect/builder and owner of The Lava Company, Tucson, AZ
“There is NOTHING like Surrealistic Pop Science Theater. Mat Bevel’s Museum Of Kinetic A.R.T. – Available Resource Technology – is a true inspiration for young offspring and inner children!” —Steven Gendel, Art Enthusiast, Tucson, AZ
“Be prepared to immerse yourself in a fascinating world of sound, light, motion, thought and intrigue. Art and science intersect in strange and satisfying ways. You never know what might happen at the Museum Of Kinetic Art.” —Cindy Rabbitt, Global Grants, Nogales, AZ
“Mat Bevel’s Museum Of Kinetic Art is fantastic! Seeing this museum is a one of a kind joyful experience. It truly left me feeling better about the world because I found it to be a safe haven. It is both inspiring in its beauty and consoling in its magic. One word sums it up – Delightful!” —Paula Wittner, Artist, Patagonia, AZ