A series of large-scale kinetic sculptures by artist Michael Landy bring a contemporary twist to the lives of the saints at The National Gallery, London. This new collection of dramatic Tinguely-esque sculptures are enormous, noisy and mainly constructed from refuse. Well worth a visit if you are in the capital. Michael Landy: Saints Alive (2013) […]
Archives for 2013
Be Nice to Bees by Keith Newstead
Keith Newstead’s lovely flying bee is a charming present for the Queen Bee in your life, turn the handle safe in the knowledge that you won’t get stung! Made of recycled materials, wood, metal and paint. Each piece signed and numbered by the artist. 32 cm Tall View in Shop
Heart Beater by Martin Smith
This is a small version of Heart Machine, an alarming little machine to demand the attention of the one you love. Available in vibrant red or shiny brass. Martin Smith makes kinetic devices that investigate themes of humour, nonsense and futility. He originally designed and made the Heart Beater as a St Valentines Day gift […]
How to Make a Ratchet Mechanism – Dug’s Tips 11
How to Make a Ratchet Mechanism A ratchet can be a very useful mechanism within an automaton. It can be used to keep the handle from being turned the wrong way or to divide the cycle of action into a series of small steps. This is one way to extend the duration of the performance. […]
Le Clown sans Tête by Pierre Mayer
A new edition from French artist Pierre Mayer. Pierre, a magician and engineer, has been making beautiful limited edition magic themed automata for over 10 years. This latest piece is inspired by the original antique automata by Phalibois. The colourful clown amuses us by relocating his head to his box on the stage. Height 27 […]