I’ve just been given permission to share this previously top secret project! #projectegress is a sort of collaborative, commemorative, patchwork quilt, exquisite corpse, life-size, semi-functional interpretation of the Apollo 11 modules hatch door.... It’s the 50th anniversary of the moon landing by the way! #apollo50 So, basically the original hatch was reverse engineered into parts schematics which were handed out to a bunch of artist/maker/builder/engineer types and we all got to make a little part of it. Now @therealadamsavage and @testedcom are going to assemble the whole mess at the @airandspacemuseum (Smithsonian) for display, along with the original (actual hatch)..... Did anybody read this far? It’s a difficult thing to sum up, but it’s a really cool project, and I’m honored to be among the ranks of the fabulous talent involved. I’ll post my tiny contribution soon. https://www.instagram.com/p/BzONf8mAKG8/?igshid=1rm5vx06ss4a2
Besties/Beasties . . . . . #robot #toy #art #sculpture #armature #manualmachinist #actionfigure #scifiart #interactiveart #animation https://www.instagram.com/p/BsOMzLeArD_/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=he1p7j21bwud
I talk a lot about how drawing isn’t part of my sculpture process. I’m actually trying to change this. When relying on found objects for inspiration, traditional drawing can be frustrating. I find that if I consider arranging parts on the floor as “sketching”, then I’m able to move the composition over to 2d drawing later for clearer visualization. Here’s an anglerfish/airship/submarine concept I’m currently playing with. It would be pretty big. The layout shown on the floor is about 7 feet long. . . . . . #art #drawing #concept #sketch #anglerfish #assemblage #sculpture #process #wip #metalart https://www.instagram.com/p/BrnlzxygJU5/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1085qpagjjsse
Here’s a closer look at the character from my previous post. The body and head are a heavily modified sewing machine lamp. Arms and legs are made from aircraft cable linkages. Hands were made from fondue forks. The ball joints use drive chain links. I had to machine the feet from scratch and set magnets into them to make posing easier. There is a 9v battery just barely squeezed into his body, with a dimmer on his back. The little brass studs on his butt allow me to connect a power supply to save battery life when it’s possible to conceal the wires...... All of this is beside the point that its actually just really fun to make a cool toy and play with it. . . . . . #robot #animation #stopmotion #armature #lathe #machinist #manualmachinist #sculpture #kinetic #kineticart #scifiart #assemblage #art #fineart #film #maker #nemogould #metalart #shiny #toy #actionfigures https://www.instagram.com/p/Brf12PvgDZs/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=108aayo4s3c7r
“Loose Screws 2018” I want to find as many ways to breathe life into found objects as I can. Usually this means kinetic sculpture, but I’ve always loved stop motion animation too (though I have almost no experience). I love making the little characters and seeing them come to life. This figure evolved from a sewing machine lamp and bits of hardware. The sound for this clip was also cobbled together from junk around the studio. I’m not sure how any of this will tie into my sculpture practice, but sometimes you have to just go with it......... . . . . . #robot #animation #stopmotion #armature #lathe #machinist #manualmachinist #sculpture #kinetic #kineticart #scifiart #assemblage #art #fineart #film #maker #nemogould #metalart #shiny https://www.instagram.com/p/BrYIJYNgDuL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=139drki5j1kj5
Giant mess of gears I almost rescued yesterday. Almost. This thing is about four feet long. Not gonna guess how heavy. Feeling proud I had the restraint to let it be. https://www.instagram.com/p/BrViv9Yg4SI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m6gmnw54lkpd
Hey everybody, take a look at my crazy! I recently had a studio visit and interview with @schac_attack from Tested.com. If you’re curious about my workflow and facilities, this video is worth a watch (this is different from the gallery video I did with them a couple weeks ago). Sorry, instagram won’t allow links, but if you go to Tested.com, it’s currently near the top of the page. . . . #artist #studio #studiolife #machinist #manualmachinist #maker #art #sculpture #kineticart #automata #assemblage #interactiveart #hoarder #collector #toolporn #process #craft #tested #nemogould https://www.instagram.com/p/BrDlqr8DU3A/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=qxo77jzik8rx
Getting there...... . . . . #robot #art #sculpture #assemblage #armature #stopmotion #metalart https://www.instagram.com/p/BrBHTTMAHq-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=92otyr4fhe44
Making little robot feet. This was a rare moment when I had to come up with something completely from scratch. I needed a hexagonal shape to roughly match other body elements. It also needed a 5/16” ball joint ankle, and magnets for stability. It seems my audience is growing too...the new workplace inspector doesn’t miss much. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq76uT8jgZ9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=olhnuwblfbf6
Turning fondue forks into little hands... https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0NoKyDIiB/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ow60wri4yk1i
Getting back to the classics. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvE1zFDnqy/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1q2qbzj05yv25
Had the pleasure of hosting @schac_attack from @testedcom for a brief interview regarding my recent exhibit at Lost & Foundry Gallery. The video is up on their website now. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqX6Q7ojcKP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=m496h1zusoyb
“Unwind” 2018. Just finished this little guy. Motorcycle brake caliper housing, numeric counter, gears, neon bulbs, acrylic. . . . . #sculpture #art #kineticsculpture #kineticart #automata #robot #assemblage #gears https://www.instagram.com/p/BqP9DnbjvsG/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=11cg3qidaed28
Last chance! My show closes TODAY Sat. Nov. 10, 3-6pm. 305 Center st. Oakland CA. https://www.instagram.com/p/BqBFvOpD8b4/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14eg748mw9ftz
“Wouldn’t it be cool to make a machine that cranks a bunch of egg beaters simultaneously?”....No. It was a drag honestly. Several times I considered this project a total loss, only to circle back months later. So, I’m glad it works now. I’ll decide later if it’s any good or not. . . . . #sculpture #kinetic #kineticart #interactiveart #interactive #automata #art #maker #upcycle #toolporn #assemblage #pointless #useless https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp5B8QkjgOt/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=in53ddilkkfe
Last chance to see my show is THIS SATURDAY, Nov. 10, 3-6PM. 305 Center Street, Oakland CA. . . . #art #sculpture #kinetic #kineticart #interactiveart #collage #automata #diorama #machineart #contemporaryart #installation #gallery #robot #assemblage #nemogould #lost&foundry https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp2aeSBDTCD/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=13hnqy5oean7w
Here’s some variations on the Halloween theme. Sad Mac, hand formed aluminum devil, and cafeteria tray monkey-thing. Happy Halloween! . . . . #halloween #mask #mac #apple #devil #metalshaping #upcycle #maker #artist https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpm-VnbD1Tl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=v2jc81ip4c9q
Here are some photos to follow up on my last post. Home made metal bender from plans found in an old copy of “Popular Mechanics do-it-yourself Encyclopedia. Pretty interesting challenge to execute what was once considered a simple task. Took @w.georgejones and I several days to pull it off. . . . . . #builtnotbought #machinist #manualmachinist #metalwork #toolporn #maker #lathe #mill https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXkMfkDfEi/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1cnmyznliqluj
Many months back @w.georgejones was talking about his desire for a small, heavy duty wire bender. I decided I needed one too. Then I found myself flipping through a vintage Popular Mechanics do-it-yourself Encyclopedia and came across plans for one! Naturally the project stretched on for months. In the end, we wound up with a pair of pretty nice bending tools though..... Why did I need one again? . . . . #builtnotbought #machinist #manualmachinist #metalwork #toolporn #maker #lathe #mill https://www.instagram.com/p/BpXb0f8jysF/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=87fe2ag2ovy7
Repairing an Ikea patio umbrella in October may be the ultimate definition of wasting time. None the less, sometimes the clarity of a fix-it task is the perfect remedy for creative lag. https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUztpIDtNH/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z2g4kaonaqbi