One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. This statement is the basis of Nemo Gould‘s various kinetic sculptures. He is able to create amazing sculptures and scenery by collecting found materials.
The sculptures bring together tossed items that most of us might not glance at twice and creates something entirely new and entertaining. While much of Gould’s sculptures don’t move, there are some that incorporate the use of motors to create a very cool diorama.
It’s interesting to see the combination of technology and art together in such a seamless way that they are one and the same. While simpler than many of the steampunk laptops, Gould’s work looks as though it could really belong in a steam-themed Victorian era.
One of my favorite examples of techno-art is his Firefly sculpture. The mashup of piano parts, violin neck, flicker bulb, furniture parts, an old radio, brass, gears, motor, lamp hardware and knobs really give this a distinctive look that still hearkens back to an actual firefly, while the clever use of motors and gears make this little animatronic creation even more whimsical.
While still on the low-tech side, these pieces of art just go to show how you can take the mundane (or even trash) and transform them into something larger than the sum of its parts.
