Dervish is a modular kinetic sculpture that generates electricity by harvesting wind energy. Functioning as a Vertical Axis Wind Turbine (VAWT), the sculpture consists of a series of stacking turbines, each containing its own dedicated magnetic alternator and internal gearing. This translates wind-generated spinning motion into electrical current to beused directly or stored in a bank of batteries within the base.

Consisting of a double array of concave, semi-helical blades arranged at alternating, complementary angles, the blades and their shadows create complex optical patterns and illusions, at times appearing to be spinning in reverse. The angle and concavity of the blades are optimize to capture windflow and maximize efficiency.