Martin Smith
@smithautomata
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Artist of kinetic things and the Art Director of Laikingland, where we make beautifully crafted mechanical objects.
UK
Joined March 2009
Open Call for Artist/Designer/Maker Residency at The Bowes Museum October – December 2023 - The Bowes Museum : The Bowes Museum
thebowesmuseum.org.uk
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Working out my kinetic Wishing Well is currently part of what's on @TheBowesMuseum.
Welcome September, who’s joining us this month? There’s something every day. Take a look here:
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A little story about me and my machines.
British artist @smithautomata creates intricate automata and #kineticart that explore people's perceptions and interpretations of spaces and objects. #art #kineticsculpture #artandtechnology #soundsculpture
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A chance to help out @CabaretMT and start a party!.
Martin Smith has generously donated one of his fantastic Party Popper Machines for our Mechanical Making Space campaign. It’s the perfect piece to celebrate hitting our target and get us up to that stretch goal! . #PartyPopper #Mechanics #Automata
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A incisive review of The Magic of the Silver Swan at The Bowes Museum.
The Magic of the Silver Swan: wonderfully absorbing new exhibition @TheBowesMuseum paying homage to a North East icon
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The Beautiful Bowes Museum with some of my kinetic trees and people for scale!
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RT @TheBowesMuseum: It’s #LoveATreeDay 🌳 .We could watch Martin Smith’s kinetic trees sway, move and shine in the elements all day. @smith….
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RT @TheBowesMuseum: #MeetTheMaker: @smithautomata , an automata artist, who has created installations inspired by our iconic #SilverSwan. M….
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Applause Machine in progress. It’s good to be asked to make one and I’m getting an ovation when it’s finished. #kineticsculpture
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We uprooted the kinetic trees from @harleygallery they’re now back in the studio for a clean before we relocate them to The Bowes Museum for a year long exhibition. #kinetic #sculpture
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RT @CraftLeeds: We passionately believe that #handmade items allow people to take something home that brings them joy so make your #christm….
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RT @BluecoatDisplay: Our Winter display is now open, we are adding new pieces to our online shop over the coming week:..
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This piece is getting a clean before exhibition. Title: Bird Wave. Description: 32 pairs of wings gently flap to create a rippling surface of aluminium. While calm on the surface, underneath gears, cams and rods rotate and slide in mechanical harmony.
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