A short film about my creative practice and inspirations by Elena Bazu and directed by local film maker Sarah Mason , made in April in my studio. Inspiring to work with these two talented creative people . The featured old lady who swallowed a fly has not returned to the high shelf, She deserves a restoration which is now underway.
Automata Fest 9th-11th May 2025
A festival in Hastings over three days organised by Cabaret Mechanical Theatre and Automata Magazine. A fantastic three days of automata fun. Delighted to be part of this event to present about my creative practice. I was star struck to be along side my automata favourites.
The whole weekend was very inspiring meeting so many interesting people , plus being drawn by Betty the Gorilla and treating myself to a copy of Michael Starts fantastic new book
Automata Exhibitions
While in Hastings I popped into see ‘Automata Maker ‘ at Hastings Museum.
Part of a trail of six automata from the CMT collection across the ground floor of the museum. The exhibits also include automaton by Keith Newstead, Paul Spooner, Wanda Sowry & Michael Howard. On till the 8th of June.
Cabaret Mechanical Marvels Time and Tide Museum Great Yarmouth
5th April -14th September 2025
Spring at last. On a beautiful day I have been doing owl research at SMJ Falconry.
A morning close up with the owls and a chance to fly them. This is Heidi and Twilight.
I often make owls to add to my automata so this Owl Experience was very inspiring and a treat.
I will certainly be better at replicating markings.
