Help Gary Schott create a new workspace and get new limited edition kinetic works!

In celebration of deciding to build his first private studio space, metalsmith, jeweler, and kinetic artist, Gary Schott, is offering two limited edition designs to the donors of his Indiegogo campaign. The two designs are based on his ongoing series of works, Mustache Portraits. The front of one piece is shown above and the back below. They are beautifully crafted.

The first comprehensive book of his Schott's work will also be a donor gift included with each limited edition piece. Maybe you have a friend who collects contemporary jewelry. Maybe you know someone who loves automata and mechanical toys. Perhaps you just really want to help support a member of the creative community. This Indiegogo project ends in just 10 days. Don’t miss this opportunity to collect one or both of Gary’s whimsical and and elegant works!

 You can read more, see the other design, and watch the supporting video on  Gary’s project page.

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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.

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InterPlay: Mechanical Objects exhibtion at the Southwest School of Art

InterPlay: Mechanical Objects will be an exhibit at the Southwest School of Art in San Antonio, Texas. Shown here is a piece by Benjamin Cowden titled Perennial Flux.

From the show description:

All works contain an interactive component empowering the viewer to move the object from the realm of pure aesthetic to experience.

With contributions from artists based in the United States and United Kingdom, it's an all-star line up including Alexis Archibald, Steve Brudniak, Ben Cowden, Kevin Curry, Nathan Dube, Forrest Gard, Keith Newstead, Laikingland, Miel Parades, Gary Schott, and Martin Smith. If you have a chance to see it, do not miss this show!

Exhibition Details:
InterPlay: Mechanical Objects
Sep 6, 2012 - Nov 25, 2012
9:00 am - 5:00 pm | Russell Hill Rogers Galleries, Navarro Campus
Opening Reception: Thursday, September 6 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Free and open to the public

For more information visit the Southwest School of Art's Upcoming Exhibitions page.

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Wonder Object - Film featuring artist Gary Schott

Here is a lovely film that features the art and thoughts of metalsmith and kinetic sculptor, Gary Schott. He has a wonderful approach to his work and creates finely-crafted and unique art.

From the film description:

Artist Gary Schott utilizes his skills as a Metalsmith to create playful and beautiful mechanized objects. This documentary was produced in association with Southwest School of Art. Learn more about their BFA program at swschool.org.

Learn more about the artist on his web site at GarySchott.com.

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Gary Schott's MECHANICAL PLAYTHINGS

Texas-based metalsmith, jeweler and educator, Gary Schott, will be holding his first real solo show, called MECHANICAL PLAYTHINGS starting this week.

The show opens Nov. 28th at Design Works, located in Galveston, TX at 2119A Post Office Street. The opening reception will be held from 6-9PM Saturday Nov. 28th, 2009.

It is sure to be a great show in which you can touch and play with some mechanical art-toys.

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Clever hand-cranked mechanical brooches

Take a look at these clever little mechanical brooches made by Gary Schott for the Society for Contemporary Craft.

From the artist's description:

These wearable objects emphasize and play with the already existing intimate nature between a wearer and their jewelry object.

In order to fully succeed, both my mechanical works and my wearable objects require human interaction, celebrating intimate moments between object and user(s). This playful collaboration becomes the artful moment for me.

See more work by Gary Schott on his web site.

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