Art Design

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A Hand-Cranked Automaton That Mimics the Effect of a Raindrop Hitting Water

March 3, 2014

Christopher Jobson

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This little wood automaton is meant to mimic the effect of a water drop hitting a body of water, all using concentric rings cut from wood that are manipulated by a hand crank. The piece was created by UK-based designer Dean O’Callaghan, inspired by the work of Reuben Margolin (most likely his round wave sculpture).

 

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