Wiggly Mustache Portrait by Gary Schott features kinetic facial hair

Cabaret Mechanical Theatre is now offering the work of automaton artist Gary Schott. If you are unfamiliar with his work, check out this lovely video profile of Gary Schott that I posted some time ago.

The Wiggly Mustache Portrait is just plain fun. When you turn the crank, the man's mustache wiggles back and forth. The piece is made of wood, brass, plastic, paint, adhered and sealed image. It measures 9 inches x 4.5 inches x 6 inches.

Here is the page for the Wiggly Mustache Portrait by Gary Schott. There are only 5 of these, so get them while you can.

---

Video profile of automaton sculptor Jacques Monestier

Check out this wonderful film which profiles automaton sculptor Jacques Monestier. I'm sorry I can't say more about it; my French just isn't that good. Trust me, you will enjoy the film! His demonstration with the mechanical hand is truly amazing.

[ Thanks Thomas! ]

---

Under-the-hood video of Colin Neu's "First Flight" kinetic sculpture

Did you see the video featuring the amazing kinetic sculptures by Colin Neu? Here is an closer look at one of the pieces featured. This one is titled First Flight. That beefy spring-driven motor you see at the beginning came from an antique gramophone motor. The video shows that there is some extraordinary craftsmanship going on here at every level. I think this sculpture may be as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. Bravo!

---