Automata

An automaton (plural: automata) is a self-operating machine, or control mechanism designed to follow automatically a predetermined sequence of operations. It is often used to describe moving sculptures that have been made to resemble humans or animals in action. 

Historically, automata were considered technological marvels of their time. However, contemporary automata has it’s emphasis on art, rather than technological sophistication. Contemporary automata are represented by the works of Cabaret Mechanical Theatre in the United Kingdom,  Le Défenseur du Temps by French artist Jacques Monestier, Thomas Kuntz, Dug North, & Brian Poor in the United States. I hope one day my name will be added to the list.

The inspiration for my automata come from the fantastical stop motion animations of Jan Švankmajer, Bolexbrothers, Quay Brothers, Jiří Trnka, Mike Jittlov, Ray Harryhausen, and Tim Burton.

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Affinity Butterfly
Aqua Atua
Battle Imp
Beehive Bouquet
Butterfly & Moth Music Box
Butterfly Dream Machine
Butterfly Dream Machine
Butterfly Jars and Scars
Captured and Guilded Dream Box
Captured and Gilded Dream Box
Dancing Frog
Dancing Frog
Death Becomes Her
Death Becomes Her
Deep Sea Disco
Doorway Diva
Dragon Spell art
Dragon Spell
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Dreaming Bat
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Emerald Green Damselfly Automaton
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Enchanted Butterfly
Fancy Pants Fisher
Fancy Pants Fisher
Gemini Seahorse Carousel
Gemini Seahorse Carousel
Hysterical Hen
Inner Kitten
Lady Vanity
Long Awaited Dance
Luna’s Black Butterfly
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Masque of the Red Death
Miss Fish Outta Watta
Miss Fish Outta Watta
Mister Gifter art
Mister Gifter
Moth Mother
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Mother And Children
Muskrat Love Music Box
Muskrat Love Music Box
Pearl Pod Picker
Pixie Warrior
Princess Petunia
Princess Petunia
Rabbit Fixation
Rabbit Fixation
Raccoon With A Silver Spoon
Raccoon With A Silver Spoon
Rat Kings of Swine Art
Rat Kings of Swine
Riding the Space-Time Continuum
Skunk Magic Music Box
Skunk Magic Music Box
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Sofia Music Box
Specter Modulator
Specter Modulator
The Bite art
The Bite
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Time Bat
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Together
Twisted Sisters
Twisted Sisters
Wallace Can Fly
Wallace Can Fly
Wings And Pearls