This new ‘SMITH’ Applause Machine allows you to vary the speed of the clapping hands, from sarcastic to enthusiastic. The machine is fully painted with bespoke brass mechanical parts that are all made in Martin’s studio. The clapping hands are hand carved, allowing Martin the freedom to make variations and have some fun! Materials: Steel, […]
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Party Popper Machine by Martin Smith
This is a new limited edition of a favourite machine from Martin Smith. A kinetic sculpture that builds the tension with a clang, a twang and a bang! Perfect for that special celebration. Materials: Steel, Brass and party poppers Dimensions: Height 30cm x Width20cm x Depth20cm Power: Motor (9v battery) Edition: 10 pieces Our handmade […]
Martin Smith
Martin Smith (b.1972) started selling his Self-Applauding Machines at Cabaret Mechanical Theatre in Covent Garden soon after leaving art college in the mid 1990s. He is an artist whose research and work are concerned with people’s perception and interpretation of space. He undertakes quite large architectural commissions that interact with their given space and the […]
The Spinning Heart Machine by Martin Smith
We are delighted to offer this limited edition collector’s piece from Martin Smith. It is the next piece in a series of his kinetic objects that celebrate love. As the handle is turned the gears engage to hypnotically flip, spin and rotate the heart. “She makes my heart spin, she always has”. Materials: Steel and […]
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 […]