Another sculpture, Loop System Quintet, consists of five interconnected machines made of oak, all producing their own loop of light.
Shawcross introduces a bit of humour to the project: "It may be a marriage between quantum mechanics and musical theory, but the machine is actually all folly," he says.
The loops of light formed - similar to those made by sparklers on bonfire night - are hypnotising, offset by the smooth yet rapid sounds of the machines.
The final sculpture (specially commissioned by the Walker and the New Art Gallery, Walsall), is a modern reconstruction of a popular Victorian novelty.
The harmonograph produced patterned drawings, using a pendulum.
In this case the large-scale drawings produced by Shawcross's 20ft high Harmonic Tower are displayed alongside.
Ann Bukantas, curator of fine art at the Walker is delighted that this new work is being shown near to the gallery's historic sculpture collections, providing dynamic contrast.
"The result is visually stunning and dramatic, combining light, sound and motion," she says.
