Spiegel Automata

Automata stage adjusted May15 2016.jpg
 

Spiegel Automata, 240 x 190 x 70 com, automated mechanisms, mixed media, 2015.

The Spiegel Automata is an enchanting coin operated, automated artwork, with twenty separately moving parts and characters. The automata presents  a wondrous five minute performance for the cost of pretty much any coin in any denomination (see video below).

The Automata was commissioned by Spiegelworld in in 2013 and completed in 2015. It was exhibited at the Victorian Arts Centre Melbourne in February 2016 and now travels with Spiegelworld shows in the US.

Spiegel Automata video

Automata detail, stage right

Automata detail, stage right

Automata detail, stage left

Automata detail, stage left

Automata detail, stage left, snake woman and strong man

Automata detail, stage left, snake woman and strong man

Automata detail, Monkey

Automata detail, Monkey

Automata detail, RHS balcony

Automata detail, RHS balcony

Automata detail, LHS balcony

Automata detail, LHS balcony

Automata detail, unicyclist

Automata detail, unicyclist

Automata detail, Levitating woman

Automata detail, Levitating woman