Welcome back to my blog about the rambling thoughts and activities that are products of my slightly deranged mind.
Having recovered my senses after the morphine withdrawal, and got my wingeing about the government’s ‘War on Cripples’ out of the way, I’ve decided to share something more positive and creative with you.
I have always been interested in automaton, those, often whimsical, moving sculptures that have been with us since Greek antiquity. Apparently in recent years, automation have been making a bit of a comeback, so I thought I would jump on the bandwagon, and make a few myself.
After a couple of experiments using cardboard, I decided that Valentine’s Day was the perfect excuse to produce something more polished and substantial, as a gift for my wife. With my beloved Zooty as inspiration, I spent the best part of a week to produce this…
Yes, when I think of Zooty, my heart takes flight. You may also notice the mini-me cranking the gears (thanks go to my grandson Jake, for taking the video). Suffice to say, Zooty loved her Valentine’s present, and I had such a good time making it, that I’m eager to produce more automata. If you like what you see, be sure to keep checking this blog to view more of my creations.
Love & peace,
Zero