The Spinning Heart Machine by Martin Smith

Martin Smith is co-founder the design label Laikingland. He creates kinetic devices that explore a variety of themes. Shown here is the latest in a series of kinetic objects that celebrate love. As the handle is turned, two pairs of bevel gears cause the heart to flip and rotate simultaneously.

Materials: Steel, brass and plastic.
Dimensions: Height 33cm / 13”
Power: Hand operated.
Edition: 25
Color: Red, brass and patinated steel.

You can see more kinetic objects by Martin Smith on his web site.

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Flying Love 2011 automaton by Carlos Zapata

Check out this delightful automaton -- one of several new pieces by Carlos Zapata -- entitled Flying Love 2011. The carved characters and the winged heart make for a charming automaton.

You can see more new automata by Carlos Zapata on his blog.

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