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Automata


What exactly is automata?  I would describe it as a mechanical sculpture that utilizes gears, cranks, levers and other mechanical devices to provide movement that brings an item or scene to life.  Power is usually human, electric or spring drive.  Automata is plural for automaton, but I still get confused.  Automata have been around for centuries, maybe even longer.  Clock makers would build intricate autmata to show off their craftsmanship and drum up business.  The current (last 30-40 years) have been less intricate and more humorous or fantastic.  That's what appeals to me and what I try to accomplish with mine.

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Worship
Deep Sea Tango
A.L. (Artificial Love)
Pachyderm Pastimes
SOLD! The Scrambler
SOLD! When Goldfish Crackers Go Bad
The Watchdog
Epiphany
Dog Patrol
Sweet Adelines
Meals On Wheels
Christmas Copter
Barbershoppers
Paper Barbershoppers and Paper Adelines
The Art Critics
The Kissers
SOLD! Ever Been To Stonehenge?
SOLD! Fledglings
Fledgling
Wing Man
Laughing Santa
Sgt. Paper's
SOLD! The Wave
Daniel 3:25
Jitters
Bugs 'n Blooms
Dorothy's Shoes
Puppy Love
Super Fan
Super Fan 2.0
Talking to a Teenager

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