Sisyphus Industries LLC  

Minneapolis,  MN 
United States
https://www.sisyphus-industries.com

• Booth: 5467

Bruce Shapiro has dedicated the past 30 years to exploring motion control as a medium for artistic expression. His computer controlled kinetic art pieces are permanent installations in museums across the globe. These massive installations have enchanted viewers around the world. The Sisyphus Table is a smaller, condensed version of the very same mechanism, making it the first of its kind — a museum-quality kinetic art sculpture for your space.

Sisyphus is both a kinetic art sculpture and a beautifully designed piece of furniture. It works by magnetically pulling a steel ball through sand using a robot (the “Sisbot”). The designs the ball leaves in the sand field create captivating, intricate, and endlessly changing patterns under a tempered glass table top. To maximize the soothing art experience, Sisyphus is built to be a very quiet machine. At average speeds, you can only hear the soft ‘crunching’ of the ball rolling over sand.

Sisyphus is controlled via the Sisyphus App. Customize your kinetic art experience with adjustable, full spectrum RGBW lights, 7 different kinetic light modes, controlled brightness, and over 3,500 designs to choose from. To make your space unique, you can create your own designs right from the Sisyphus app. From logos to landscapes, watching a Sisyphus create new designs is both calming and captivating.

Sisyphus tables are available at www.sisyphus-industries.com

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• Sale on Sisyphus Products (Mar 23, 2023)
  Ready to bring kinetic art into your space? Use code HDEXPO to get 10% off your order 4/25/23 thru 5/11/23

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• The Wellness Kinetic Art Can Bring (Mar 22, 2023)

  Sisyphus not only acts as fully functional furniture piece, but as an awe inspiring heart to any office, lobby, or plaza. From Spas to Hospitals, Sisyphus has been said to be captivating, calming, and grounding. Hear from the many customers of Sisyphus Industries who are not only happy with their Sisyphus, but thrive with it.

  Customer Testimonials:

  “Our table arrived yesterday in Australia and my wife and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to the entire Sisyphus team. The product is absolutely beautiful in its design and quality and is completely spellbinding. We can't stop watching it. You have created something truly special in the world. Worth every second of the wait. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!”
  — William

  “I have got to say the table has brought me & my partner so much pleasure over the last month since we took delivery of it... It is without a doubt one of the best things I’ve ever brought & anyone that visits me & sees it working are like ‘wow that’s amazing’".
  — Carl

  “Hi All!! We love our Sisyphus!!! It sits in our medical office and brings so much joy to everyone especially during this time"
  — Shamarie

  “...we've been living in the dark depressing atmosphere of California's fire sky and apart from our puppy, our Sisyphus table is the main focal point of maintaining our spirits. The new patterns that magically appear are a constant source of upbeat enjoyment. Thank you so very much for basically keeping us alive. Some things can't be measured in $$$. Your vision and execution in bringing it to life are having meaning most probably in excess of your dreams !!!"
  — Richard

  “Hello Sisyphus, Just wanted to let you know how incredibly happy I am with my new table. I love the color, set up was easy and I already have three friends that say they want one! After seeing my brother-in-law's table, I have wanted one for years. I am so glad I finally bought one for myself. Thank you Sisyphus for creating a truly memorable product."
  — Elle

  “Set up my table yesterday and it’s everything that was promised and more. Absolutely wonderful. Congratulations on such a well executed project and bringing such beauty to us all.”
  — John

  “Received my table a few days ago - it’s gorgeous!! So calming to watch the ball troll through the sand. We are all so amazed. Fantastic, very well done. Thank you!”
  — Margaret

  "I'm sure you hear this from many customers, but I hope you don't mind hearing it again... our Sispyhus brings us so much calm and serenity in a world that needs more of that. We share our morning coffee in front of it, and it brings an interesting combination of predictable yet endlessly different unlike anything else. During a pandemic and other troublesome world situations we are very fortunate to have things like this in our lives. Thank you.”
  — Dan

  “We have a Sisyphus table in our living room and it is the center of attention!  Our guests and friends marvel at the marble making a path through the sand.  Adults and children are mesmerized by the beautiful patterns, they are intricate and unique.  I am so glad we invested in this lovely table, it is beautiful to behold and to ponder.”
  — Emily

• Experience Museum Quality Kinetic Art in Your Space With Sisyphus (Mar 21, 2023)

  Bruce Shapiro has dedicated the past 30 years to exploring motion control as a medium for artistic expression. His computer controlled kinetic art pieces are permanent installations in museums in Switzerland, Germany, US, Canada, Poland and Australia, and featured at events such as Davos World Economic Forum, Heimtextil, SXSW, and Expo 2020. These massive installations have enchanted viewers around the world. The Sisyphus table is a smaller, condensed version of the very same mechanism, making it the first of its kind — a museum-quality kinetic art sculpture for any space.

   

  On September 24, 2016, "Sisyphus — The Kinetic Art Table" was launched — the highest funded art project in Kickstarter's history. Those orders allowed us to create Sisyphus Industries. We delivered over 1,500 kinetic art tables like nothing the world had seen before. 

   

  Sisyphus Industries is a USA based company in Minneapolis, MN. From Production, to Shipping, to Customer support, our bulletproof team assemble and ship every Sisyphus by hand out of our shop - with Shapiro (now CEO) still highly involved with the development of new ways of making kinetic art not only more accessible, but beautiful.

   

  What is Sisyphus? 

   

  Sisyphus is both a kinetic art sculpture and a beautifully designed piece of furniture. It works by magnetically pulling a steel ball through sand using a robot (the “Sisbot”). The tracks the ball leaves in the sand field create captivating, intricate, and endlessly changing patterns under a tempered glass table top. To maximize the soothing art experience, Sisyphus is built to be a very quiet machine. At average speeds, you can only hear the soft ‘crunching’ of the ball rolling over sand. Sisyphus comes in metal side tables (22” diameter) and coffee tables (36” diameter); hardwood coffee tables (3’ and 4’ diameter); and the 15" diameter Sisyphus Mini — desktop-size kinetic art decor. Sisyphus can fill the need for both high-traffic public tables and one of a kind custom showpieces.

   

  Sisyphus Features

   

  Unlock more kinetic customization by connecting your machine to the companion Sisyphus App (available on iOS and Android). From the app, play and load these sand designs, called “tracks”, like a music player. You can curate relaxing, meditative playlists from your phone, tablet, or computer. Additionally, you can adjust play speed, light brightness, and light color. With seven different lighting modes, you can experiment with endless color combinations (including cool and warm white) that change with the movement of the ball. Additionally, the system is equipped with a Night Mode setting allowing users to have their machine automatically turn off during set hours of the day - giving each Sisyphus user the ability to tailor the calming experience.

   

  Sisyphus comes equipped with 30 default tracks created by the Artist and Creator - Bruce Shapiro. Once you connect your machine to Wi-Fi, you can unlock over 2,500 unique tracks. Sisyphus users can publicly upload their kinetic art designs to share with other table owners through the app. From Logos to Landscapes, Sisyphus' designs are elicit a sense of calm and awe. Designs can be created directly from the app interface - and more are being shared all the time.

   

  Relaxing and mesmerizing, a customer states: “The product is absolutely beautiful in its design and quality and is completely spellbinding. We can’t stop watching it. You have created something truly special in the world.”

   

  Sisyphus tables are not only serene, but sturdy. Made with quality to withstand the perils of hosting, a customer writes: “I got one of your metal coffee tables and just want to say thanks for how sturdy you built the thing. I was getting something off a high shelf and tripped and fell right on the table. I thought for sure I’d break the glass but nothing was broken on it or me. I love it for lots of other reasons too.”

   

  Today there are over 10,000 Sisyphus all over the globe in hotels, businesses, hospitals, and more. Sisyphus Industries continues to innovate new ways to bring kinetic art into your space, and encourages users to spark their own inner artist.

   

  Where to see Sisyphus

   

  Sisyphus Industries Gallery

  451 Taft St NE, #1

  Minneapolis, MN

   

  SOUTHERN CA

  Irvine

  Dacor Kitchen Theater

  The Boardwalk

  18565 Jamboree Rd, Suite 100

  Irvine, CA

   

  Where to Find Them 

   

  Sisyphus tables and Minis are available to customize and order on their website: www.sisyphus-industries.com

   

  Sisyphus Industries and Sisyphus are either registered trademarks or trademark of Sisyphus Industries in the United States and other countries. For more information on Sisyphus Industries:  www.sisyphus-industries.com

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