Big Spinning Wheels

Josh Cohen

About the piece: A towering hand-spun sculpture with radiating arms that create hypnotic optical patterns as it turns. Built to be both playful and meditative, it transforms simple motion into mesmerizing visual rhythm.

About the artists: Josh Cohen is a sculptural artist, woodworker, and fabricator based in the Catskill Mountains of New York. Through his studio, PDA Goodwork, he creates large-scale, interactive sculptures that invite play, collaboration, and discovery. His work has been featured at major festivals and public art events including Burning Man, Electric Forest, Love Burn, and Elements Festival.

PDA's work ranges from towering kinetic wheels to illuminated pyramids and giant puzzles — all designed to be tactile, mechanical, and accessible to audiences of all ages. Drawing inspiration from physics, music, and the joy of movement, his installations balance craftsmanship with whimsy, inviting participants to become co-creators in the experience.