News

11 Feb New Studio

14 Sep Estate of the Art

25 Mar Etsy store

Hey, I just opened up an Etsy store.  You’ll find some of my smaller works for sale there (their site doesn’t seem friendly to large sculpture).  Of course you can always contact me directly about purchasing art.  Whats different here is that I’ve also begun putting up select objects from my materials collection for sale.  If you’re fond of vintage machinery and technology as I am, take a look.

29 Oct Closing reception for Retro-Speculative exhibit

For any in the Oakland area who couldn’t make it to the opening of my recent solo show “Retro-Speculative“, I will be hosting an informal closing reception at the gallery on Sunday, November 10 from 3-6PM.  494 9th Street, Oakland CA.  This will be the last day before the show comes down.

Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/503497973575139/

I’ll also have the space open on the following dates and times:

Friday, November 1, 12-3pm (street is closed for farmers market)

Friday, November 8, 12-3pm (street is closed for farmers market)

Saturday, November 9, 12-3pm

Sunday, November 10, 3-6pm Closing Reception

I’ve also posted some images and video from the opening here.

30 Sep Solo show October 19

I’m excited to announce an upcoming solo pop-up exhibit!

Opening Reception:

Saturday, October 19, 6-9PM

494 9th Street Oakland CA.

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Facebook event here: https://www.facebook.com/events/2113736162060514/

The gallery will be open the following times (or by appointment, just contact me).

Please note: there is a farmers market on Fridays which can make parking difficult.

Friday, October 25, 12-3pm

Saturday, October 26, 12-3pm

Friday, November 1, 12-3pm

Saturday, November 2, closed

Friday, November 8, 12-3pm

Saturday, November 9, 12-3pm

Sunday, November 10, 3-5pm Closing Reception

Full press release below

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About the exhibit:

“Retro-Speculative” is artist Nemo Gould’s deep dive into the remnants of the machine age. Painfully aware that we are surrendering our experiences to the virtual realm, Gould strives to pull us back to the tangible through the materials and craftsmanship of the pre digital era. The result is an array of incredible sculptures carefully crafted from found materials, ranging from fantastic creatures, to animated narratives, to reimaginings of the nature and intent of tools. As the title would suggest, “Retro- Speculative” explores several themes from Gould’s broad palette, all seeking to engage the viewer through visceral nostalgia, and offering speculations on where we are going based on where we have been.

About the artist:

Self-described “Chairman of the Hoard” Nemo Gould is a master accumulator, of both materials and building techniques alike.  His Oakland studio is a veritable museum of old objects and technology which he blends into his signature style of kinetic sculpture.  His work pushes the limits of found object art and challenges the viewer to experience art through interaction and experience.  Gould received his BFA from the Kansas City Art Institute in 1998, and his MFA in sculpture from U.C. Berkeley in 2000.  His work is featured in museums and collections throughout the U.S. and abroad.

About the venue:

494 9th Street is a pop-up gallery in a vacant retail storefront in Oakland. As rents soar, and the arts struggle to thrive, the pop-up concept is an increasingly relevant method for connecting artists with their communities. Partnerships such as these between artists and developers are key to preserving the cultural heart of any city.  Please support this creative solution by joining us at the opening reception on October 19th.

For further information please visit: www.nemogould.com

25 Sep T-shirts now available

I recently decided to make some of the compositions from my “Kinetic collage” series into T-shirts.  They are available in a wide variety of sizes and colors here:

https://www.threadless.com/discover/s/nemomatic

05 Jun New pieces added to portfolio

I just added four new pieces to my portfolio section.  Heres a preview:

The Fountain of L’oeuf

(44” x 20” x 20”)

It seems a large proportion of my work is finding solutions for problems that don’t exist.  In this case, I felt it was necessary to power six mechanical egg beaters with one crank.  It took some doing, but problem solved (L’oeuf is french for “the egg” by the way).

Materials:
Egg beaters, flex shafts, right angle gear boxes, brace drill, gears, aluminum, stainless steel.

Ohmigod

(10” x 8” x 8”)

The eyes are vintage vacuum tubes (called Nixie tubes) displaying the symbols for Ohms and Volts.  Rotated at an angle and cycled back and forth, and they resemble blinking eyes.

Materials:

Nixie tubes, electrical meters, aluminum, motor, LEDs

Metro-Gnome

13” x 23” x 6”

Oxygen flow meters painstakingly converted to mechanical solenoid power provide the eyes for this piece.  The brass face plate was textured by hand with a process known as engine turning.

Materials:

Clock, oxygen flow gauges, panel meter, brass, projector lenses, solenoids, LEDs

Clear Transmission

9” x 7” x 3”

Materials:

Motorcycle brake assembly, digit counter, gears, motor, acrylic

20 May Open Studio, Saturday May 25

Hey people. I know it’s kinda last minute, but I wanted to invite you to an informal open studio in conjunction with the some of the other artists at Lost & Foundry Studios this Saturday, May 25 from 11-4.   While several of my pieces are on display at the Museum of Sonoma County right now, I still have quite a lot of work in the studio, including a few new ones that I haven’t yet had the opportunity to share. So, if you’re in the area, come say hi. 

319 Center Street, Oakland CA

29 Apr Kinetics: Art in Motion at Museum of Sonoma County

“To be identified as Kinetic Art it must contain movement. Motion can be generated through natural sources such as air currents, gravity, and light, or through interventions such as mechanical motors, electrical power, and human contact. Kinetics: Art in Motion presents contemporary California artists that continue these investigations, and whose works reflect a variety of styles and modes of movement.”

Featuring works by

Catherine Daley
Laurent Davidson
Chris Eckert
Mark Galt
Nemo Gould
Ned Kahn
Jerome Kirk
Thérèse Lahaie
Sean Paul Lorentz
Mark Malmberg
Martin Munson
Moto Ohtake
Bruce Shapiro
Camille Utterback

Museum of Sonoma County

425 Seventh Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Website and details: https://museumsc.org/kinetics/

19 Dec New Animation Sketch

“Loose Screws 2018”

I want to find as many ways to breathe life into found objects as I can. Usually this means kinetic sculpture, but I’ve always loved stop motion animation too (though I have almost no experience). I love making the little characters and seeing them come to life.  This figure evolved from a sewing machine lamp and bits of hardware. The sound for this clip was also cobbled together from junk around the studio.  I’m not sure how any of this will tie into my sculpture practice, but sometimes you have to just go with it………

06 Dec Interview and studio visit with Tested.com

Previously I posted a gallery walk-through video, but this time Tested.com visited my studio where we talked about materials, process, and philosophy.

26 Nov Interview for Tested.com

https://www.tested.com/art/makers/856254-nemo-goulds-kinetic-exhibit/

19 Oct Closing Reception for “The 2nd Dimension of the 1st World” on November 10

For those in the Oakland CA area who couldn’t make it to the opening, I’ll be having a closing reception for this show on Saturday, November 10 from 3-6PM.  Lost & Foundry Gallery, 305 Center Street, Oakland CA.

Ive also posted a collection of photos of the exhibit and opening reception here.

Facebook event here.

18 Oct Photos from “The 2nd Dimension of the 1st World”

Last weekend was the opening reception for “The 2nd Dimension of the 1st World”.  Big thanks to all who made it out.  For those who couldn’t, I’ll be having a  closing reception on November 10, or you can check out a slide show here.

27 Sep Solo Show at Lost & Foundry Gallery Saturday October 13, 2018

I’m very excited to announce that I’ll be having a solo exhibition of a whole new body of work at Lost & Foundry Gallery on Saturday October 13 from 6-9PM.  I’ve been working hard to produce a series of mechanical collage pieces just for the the show (a significant selection of older works will be on display as well).  I’ve posted several of them in my portfolio here, but I expect to finish a few more right before the show.  Lost & Foundry is in the adjoining building, so this event will also serve as an open studio for those who are interested in seeing my facilities and process.

Facebook event here.

Here is a quick preview of some of the new work:

27 Sep Several new pieces added to portfolio

Its been a while, but as I prepare for an upcoming show I’m uploading a bunch of new work.  There are a few images here, but head to the portfolio section to see them all.

14 May New work added to portfolio

I’ve just added two new pieces to my portfolio.  The first is a thematic departure from my typical work, but I’m very pleased with it none the less:

Anatomy of Conflict 2018 (12” x 40” x 8”)

I’ve also added a recent commission:

Upward Mobility 2018 (43” x 37” x 16”)

07 Nov 14 new works added to portfolio

Now that my solo show “Innovations in Obsolescence” is up, I have a chance to post photos and video of all the new work that I produced for this show.  Below is a small sample, but be sure to visit the portfolio section of this website to see them all.

Works still available for sale can be found here.

Deus Machina (125″ x 64″ x 50″)

Case Study (74″ x 48″ x 33″)

Stag Beetle (48″ x 39″ x 19″)

Tool Studies 

Tyranny of the Masses (20″ x 40″ x 20″)

Excalibur (26″ x 32″ x 16″)

16 Oct New exhibit opens this Saturday

Here is a quick preview video of my solo exhibition “Innovations in Obsolescence” opening this Saturday, October 21 from 6-9 PM at Lost & Foundry Gallery 305 Center Street, Oakland CA.

02 Oct New sculpture “Stag Beetle”

Stag Beetle (48″ x 38″ x 18″) 

Materials:
Aircraft components, Elk antlers, dough mixers, peacock feathers, conveyor brush, massage motor, LEDs, and a whole lotta creepy.

I’m just sharing these images as teasers for my show coming up on October 21.  Check back for better documentation of this sculpture, and many, many others in the coming weeks.

02 Oct Portfolio Book updated

Tired of looking at pictures on the internet? Try looking at a real book!

This book is a survey of some of my favorite pieces from over the years 2000-2016.  Currently 80 pages in length, this catalog is updated roughly annually as new work is produced.

You can purchase a copy here, and find a full preview of the whole thing here.

20 Sep Solo show October 21

UPDATE: There will be a closing reception for this exhibit on Saturday November 18, from 3-5PM!

Im very excited to announce that I’ll be having a solo exhibition in the gallery at Lost & Foundry Oakland, 305 Center Street, Oakland CA on October 21st from 6-9PM.

I’ve been developing this body of work over the last year, and as I write this I have 17 new pieces and counting!  I’m pretty sure I’ve never had so many pieces on display at one time (I’ll have some older work installed too).  If that isn’t enticing enough, my studio is in the adjoining building, so this will be an open studio event as well.

If you’re in the Oakland area, please come and experience this new work and the materials and processes that went into producing it.

Facebook event here.

08 Nov Photos from “Parts & Labor” solo exhibition

On October 22, 2016 my first solo show in many years “Parts & Labor” opened at the On-Sight Project in Oakland, CA.  It was an honor to get to share this collection of work with so many enthusiastic people, in such a beautiful space.

Many thanks to Anja Ulfeldt for curating, and for taking the majority of these photos.

Below are a few highlights, click here to see a full slideshow.

27 Sep Solo show “Parts & Labor” opens Oct. 22 in Oakland

Please join me for my first solo exhibition in many years!  This will likely be the last time my giant shark sculpture “Megalodon” will be on display on the West Coast before it ships East.  I’ll also have an entirely new body of work to share, alongside some old favorites (more images to follow soon).  Curated by Anja Ulfeldt, The On-Sight Project is a mobile  pop-up venue converting vacant commercial real estate into exhibition space for local artists.

Opening reception is Saturday, October 22 from 6-9 PM at 471 9th street, Oakland CA.

The gallery will be open Fridays 10-2, Saturdays 1-4, or you can contact me to make an appointment.  Show closes November 12.

Click here for a full press release

27 Sep Short documentary “Found” now viewable online

Its been a few years now since I had Chris Siracuse in my studio for the filming of this project.  Now that its made the film festival circuit we’re ready to share it online!  Please take a  minute (or 9 minutes and 24 seconds) and experience his insight into my work and process.  Of particular interest are the scenes of the very first stages of my Megalodon sculpture.  It was a major effort, and I’m grateful to have this document.

You can view the entire film here.

27 Sep SCRAP 40 year anniversary show, Reclaimed: Elevating the Art of Reuse

In honor of its fortieth year, SCRAP is excited to present Reclaimed: Elevating the Art of Reuse, a juried art exhibition that will run from October 1 through October 23 and proudly hosted by the San Francisco Arts Education Project (SFArtsED) gallery, located in the Minnesota Street Project. Gallery hours are 11:00-5:00 Tuesday-Saturday
OPENING RECEPTION
October 8 1:00-4:00
An artist’s reception, open to the public, will be held on Saturday, October 8 from 1pm-4pm at the SFArtsEd gallery.

17 Jun Final video and images of Megalodon

I’m really pleased to finally be able to share images and video of “Megalodon” in its finished state!  Shown here are a few examples, click below for the full story:

https://nemogould.com/portfolio-item/megalodon/

Big thanks to Chris Potter for the video, and my father Arthur Gould for the soundtrack!

11 Apr Studio tour and interview with Discovery VR

I recently had the honor of hosting the team from Discovery VR and conducting a short interview with Dr. Mike North in my studio.  This immersive video technology provides a pretty unique way to snoop around my shop and get a preview of my new piece “Megalodon” which debuts at Heron arts on April 16.

Viewing VR takes a little getting used to, and experiences vary depending on what kind of device you watch it on.  From a desktop computer you can pan around each scene with your mouse while its playing.  If you download their mobile app you can peer around simply by moving your phone.

Click here, or the image above to view the interview.

28 Mar “Megalodon” makes its debut at Heron Arts SF, April 16

I’m very pleased to announce that I’ll be displaying my new sculpture “Megalodon” at Heron Arts in San Francisco on April 16.  The piece will be a part of the group show “Perpetual Motion” which features an international cast of Automata makers, all of whom I’m honored to be associated with.

I’ll be working down to the last minute to prepare, but for the moment, here are a few teaser images of the piece in its final stages of development:

The exterior is pretty much finished, but the real action happens on the other side.  The viewer will be able to peer inside to see the inner workings of this beast!

The project grew out of a discarded wing mounted fuel tank from a F-94 bomber plane.  I feel that this true war machine DNA has carried over into the final project.

If you’re in the San Francisco Bay Area, mark your calendar:

Perpetual Motion

Contemporary Interpretations of Fine Art Automata

08 Dec Open Studio this weekend

This coming Saturday, December 12th I will have my studio open from 5-7PM in conjunction with the exhibit “Something for Everyone” which will  be opening next door in the Lost & Foundry Gallery at the same time.  If you are in the area, please come by:

305 Center Street, Oakland CA 94607

16 Sep New commission “Hypertensive” added to portfolio

I’m pleased to have finally finished my latest commission: “Hypertensive“.  It was a long road, but I’m really happy with the results.  Please be sure to view the video below for the full effect.

This piece serves to diffuse tension and anxiety in the user.  When the hand held timer is activated, bad energy flows through the cord and is safely converted into various forms of kinetic energy such as electricity, air pressure, heat, sound, light, rotational force, etc.

Dimensions: 31″ x 21″ x 16”

Materials:

Cooking pot, bell jar, amperage meter, blood pressure gauges, pump, X-ray timer, projector parts, neon sign transformer, phenolic, aluminum, brass.