"Blavatski & Sons" Custom Contraptions by Doktor A for Transcenders @ Gallery1988
In addition to the recent release of his MECHTORIANS figure series from MINDstyle [tagged] - Doktor A continues to astound with gorgeous one-off customs completed for the group show "Transcenders" - currently on show @ Gallery1988. Featuring a series of "personal lifestyle" enhancement-themed custom contraptions from a fictitious "Blavatski & Sons" (if only it were real, seriously) - with the one shown below being "The Automatic Medium : Seance Engine" = *Glorious*
And personally speaking, tis not just the astounding design and craft put into these pieces of art, but also of the continuous clarity of vision in the creation of these characters which perhaps dwell and populate his steam-punked Mechtorian-realms, IMHO. This would be a world I would love to visit, and often.
The customs can currently be viewed online @ www.transcenders88.blogspot.com - for which I have plundered serendipiously and reposted HERE. There is also a video of Doktor A's sculptures viewable here on the G1988-blog.
The Automatic Medium : Seance Engine (Blavatski & Sons)
6" tall by 18" wide by 12"
Oak, Cedar wood, Vinyl, Brass, Steel, Paper, Lead, Rubber, Silver, Found Objects.
1. Arrange cards in a semi circle in front of the device.
2. Place the planchard in the centre of the cards.
3. Set dial A to the spirit you wish to contact.
4. Set dial B to the time since death if known.
5. Fully wind the patented clockwork mechanism.
6. Sit in a circle around the device and join hands.
7. Once the spirit is contacted ask the desired question
using standard international Morse code via the tap key mounted on top of the case.
[US$1,800.00 - SOLD]
Phenomenologocal Extrapolator (Blavatski & Sons)
18" tall by 7" x 8"
Vinyl, Copper, Glass, Aluminium, Paper, Lead, Rubber, Cedar wood, ABS, Polyurethane resin, Found Objects.
Rid your household of unwanted Apparitions the modern way.
This marvel of engineering does away with the need for priests, arcane ceremonies, bells, books and candles. Simply set him to work in your haunted establishment and he will swiftly render your insubstantial tenant into its component parts. Ectoplasm, Aether, Sulphur and Vapour are collected separately for easy disposal later. Any potentially valuable or interesting Apports are also collected and stored. The Miraculous patented engine requires no stoking or cranking as it gathers its kinetic force from the dissipated spirits previously despatched.
[US$1,500.00]
Patented Mechanised Tasseomancer (Blavatski & Sons)
12" tall by 7" x 4" (not including cups)
Vinyl, Brass, Steel, Paper, Lead, Copper, Rubber, ABS, Glass, Found Objects.
Daily Devination Through Infusion Detritus.
The art of foretelling the future through the interpretation of tea leaves is an ancient a nobel art.
Blavatski & Sons new Tasseomancy engine brings this age old craft into the modern world. Far more accurate than any crone, the Tasseomancer will deduce your future activities with a high degree of accuracy in a fraction of the time. He can also make suggestions about the best way to brew a good cup of char.
[US$1,000.00]
Patented Personal Devinator (Blavatski & Sons)
6" tall by 5" x 5"
Vinyl, Brass, Steel, Paper, Lead, Rubber, Acrylic, Found Objects.
Your Pocketsized Clockwork Advisor. When the larger Kismet Disseminator is simply too bulky (such as when on Safari) this smaller version of the Devination Engine can come in very handy.
Always ready to dispense invaluable tidbits of wisdom to aid you through your day.
Featuring tear off slips for easy storage in a pocket or journal.
[US$650.00 - SOLD]
Clockwork Spirit Decoys (Blavatski & Sons)
(Edition of six. Three brass, three copper.)
3" tall by 3" x 2"
Vinyl, Lead, Rubber, Brass, Polymer clay.
Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement of attic?
Intended for use in conjunction with the Phenomenologocal Extrapolator. These tiny clockwork characters rush about your domicile and entice other less mechanical spirits into believing that it is safe to emerge from hiding. Available individually or in sets. These plucky little fellows take the legwork out of ghost busting.
[US$250.00/each; BRASS SOLD OUT ; COPPER SOLD OUT]
All Images and accompanying Text via www.transcenders88.blogspot.com
FYI: If you are interested in anything from this show, or have any questions, please call (323) 937 - 7088 or email gallery1988@aol.com.
And personally speaking, tis not just the astounding design and craft put into these pieces of art, but also of the continuous clarity of vision in the creation of these characters which perhaps dwell and populate his steam-punked Mechtorian-realms, IMHO. This would be a world I would love to visit, and often.
The customs can currently be viewed online @ www.transcenders88.blogspot.com - for which I have plundered serendipiously and reposted HERE. There is also a video of Doktor A's sculptures viewable here on the G1988-blog.
The Automatic Medium : Seance Engine (Blavatski & Sons)
6" tall by 18" wide by 12"
Oak, Cedar wood, Vinyl, Brass, Steel, Paper, Lead, Rubber, Silver, Found Objects.
1. Arrange cards in a semi circle in front of the device.
2. Place the planchard in the centre of the cards.
3. Set dial A to the spirit you wish to contact.
4. Set dial B to the time since death if known.
5. Fully wind the patented clockwork mechanism.
6. Sit in a circle around the device and join hands.
7. Once the spirit is contacted ask the desired question
using standard international Morse code via the tap key mounted on top of the case.
[US$1,800.00 - SOLD]
Phenomenologocal Extrapolator (Blavatski & Sons)
18" tall by 7" x 8"
Vinyl, Copper, Glass, Aluminium, Paper, Lead, Rubber, Cedar wood, ABS, Polyurethane resin, Found Objects.
Rid your household of unwanted Apparitions the modern way.
This marvel of engineering does away with the need for priests, arcane ceremonies, bells, books and candles. Simply set him to work in your haunted establishment and he will swiftly render your insubstantial tenant into its component parts. Ectoplasm, Aether, Sulphur and Vapour are collected separately for easy disposal later. Any potentially valuable or interesting Apports are also collected and stored. The Miraculous patented engine requires no stoking or cranking as it gathers its kinetic force from the dissipated spirits previously despatched.
[US$1,500.00]
Patented Mechanised Tasseomancer (Blavatski & Sons)
12" tall by 7" x 4" (not including cups)
Vinyl, Brass, Steel, Paper, Lead, Copper, Rubber, ABS, Glass, Found Objects.
Daily Devination Through Infusion Detritus.
The art of foretelling the future through the interpretation of tea leaves is an ancient a nobel art.
Blavatski & Sons new Tasseomancy engine brings this age old craft into the modern world. Far more accurate than any crone, the Tasseomancer will deduce your future activities with a high degree of accuracy in a fraction of the time. He can also make suggestions about the best way to brew a good cup of char.
[US$1,000.00]
Patented Personal Devinator (Blavatski & Sons)
6" tall by 5" x 5"
Vinyl, Brass, Steel, Paper, Lead, Rubber, Acrylic, Found Objects.
Your Pocketsized Clockwork Advisor. When the larger Kismet Disseminator is simply too bulky (such as when on Safari) this smaller version of the Devination Engine can come in very handy.
Always ready to dispense invaluable tidbits of wisdom to aid you through your day.
Featuring tear off slips for easy storage in a pocket or journal.
[US$650.00 - SOLD]
Clockwork Spirit Decoys (Blavatski & Sons)
(Edition of six. Three brass, three copper.)
3" tall by 3" x 2"
Vinyl, Lead, Rubber, Brass, Polymer clay.
Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement of attic?
Intended for use in conjunction with the Phenomenologocal Extrapolator. These tiny clockwork characters rush about your domicile and entice other less mechanical spirits into believing that it is safe to emerge from hiding. Available individually or in sets. These plucky little fellows take the legwork out of ghost busting.
[US$250.00/each; BRASS SOLD OUT ; COPPER SOLD OUT]
All Images and accompanying Text via www.transcenders88.blogspot.com
FYI: If you are interested in anything from this show, or have any questions, please call (323) 937 - 7088 or email gallery1988@aol.com.
