31 Oct This is a detail shot of my new piece “Conganaut”.
This is a detail shot of my new piece “Conganaut”.
31 Oct This is a detail of the torso and interior of my new piece…
This is a detail of the torso and interior of my new piece “Inward and Onward”.
31 Oct This is a detail shot of the head of my new piece “Inward…
This is a detail shot of the head of my new piece “Inward and Onward”.
31 Oct Here is a video of my new piece titled “Conganaut”
Here is a video of my new piece titled “Conganaut”
31 Oct Here is a video of my new piece “Inward and Onward”
Here is a video of my new piece “Inward and Onward”
20 Apr Here is a quick video of a new machine I’m working on….
Here is a quick video of a new machine I’m working on. This one uses a timing belt and wheel from a BMW as a rack and pinion gear set up. The idea is to attach a figures feet to the two reciprocating bars to produce a “walking” motion. It is my intent to build the system robust enough so that no additional support for the figure is needed. This is a goal that has eluded me in the past, so fingers crossed….
12 Apr Shown here is a little machine that produces a dizzying visual…
Shown here is a little machine that produces a dizzying visual effect as part of a larger kaleidoscope project I’m working on. The sheets of striped plastic were salvaged from an older rear projection style television.
12 Apr Shown here is a little machine that produces a dizzying visual…
Shown here is a little machine that produces a dizzying visual effect as part of a larger kaleidoscope project I’m working on. The sheets of striped plastic were salvaged from an older rear projection style television.
Video to follow in the next post.
07 Apr I recently started working on a kaleidoscope sculpture. The idea…
I recently started working on a kaleidoscope sculpture. The idea is to hide the whole mechanism inside the old projector case in the background of this photo. A small hole in its side will provide a view of…. I don’t actually know what yet but it’s bound to be pretty surreal.
06 Apr The first Sunday of every month is the Alameda Flea Market. It…
The first Sunday of every month is the Alameda Flea Market. It is vast, impossible to see one side from the other. It has taken me several visits there to learn to pace myself, and not grab everything in sight. The real challenge is hiking the mile back to the car with your loot. This time I showed restraint and only picked up one old wooden radio. The final image in this sequence shows an early concept of what I may do with it, though it is really too soon to tell.
01 Apr Here is the arrangement of the creature and the submarine. I…
Here is the arrangement of the creature and the submarine. I used lamp hardware to mount the pair to a piece of lava rock. It doesn’t show well in this photo but the vacuum tube glows dull orange.
30 Mar Here are some final photos of the Trophy Deer Head commission…
Here are some final photos of the Trophy Deer Head commission piece that I posted in process a little while back.
24 Mar My latest “found object” – 1981 Yamaha SR185…
My latest “found object” – 1981 Yamaha SR185 motorcycle. I’ve wanted to learn how to shape sheet metal from scratch for years now. I’ll be using this little bike as my excuse to finally get on it. Note my early attempt at a front fender. Gas tank etc. coming up next.
21 Mar I had a few pieces recently featured in the South African…
I had a few pieces recently featured in the South African version of Popular Mechanics. I was in good company too. Jeremy Mayer was on the cover and had a two page spread! Metal masters Christopher Conte, and Lawrence Northey were featured as well.
18 Mar Here is the antagonist in my new “Squid vs….
Here is the antagonist in my new “Squid vs. Submarine” diorama sculpture. The vacuum tube will glow orange, and the LED eyes will glow red.
17 Mar Here is a deer head trophy commission I’ve been working…
Here is a deer head trophy commission I’ve been working on. This one has the added feature of being able to position the head.
11 Mar Apparently I haven’t yet had enough of the old…
Apparently I haven’t yet had enough of the old “submarine vs. squid” theme in my work. Here are the beginning stages of the latest one. The propellor turns, and the portal window is back lit. I still plan to add some surface details (like rivets or something), and perhaps a periscope. Stay tuned for the squid!
08 Mar New work added to my portfolio book
I’ve just added Minotaur, Firefly, and In the Forest to my Blurb portfolio book (available for sale here). It is pretty much the same as my previous book otherwise. This is why I like this service so much. I am able to keep the book fresh as new work comes along.
03 Mar I just got this image in my email. Apparently a Myron Brown has…
I just got this image in my email. Apparently a Myron Brown has had several of my pieces interpreted into a full sleeve tattoo!
02 Mar Up in Santa Rosa paying respect to “General Debris”.
Up in Santa Rosa paying respect to “General Debris”.
28 Feb Many thanks to all who came out to my studio show this weekend!…
Many thanks to all who came out to my studio show this weekend! It was great to catch up with those of you I knew, and to meet those I didn’t.
Here are a few photos of what my showroom looked like before people started arriving. I regret that I did not take photos throughout the day. If any one has any more images to share, I’d love to see them.
26 Feb Show at my studio today! Come by if you’re near Berkeley…
Show at my studio today! Come by if you’re near Berkeley CA. Details here:
https://nemogould.com/?p=1212
25 Feb Getting ready for my studio show tomorrow. If there was any…
Getting ready for my studio show tomorrow. If there was any doubt to my sincerity, check out how clean my work table is!
23 Feb I just finally got around to upgrading the drive mechanism in my…
I just finally got around to upgrading the drive mechanism in my mechanical deer sculpture. It needed a more robust chain and sprocket system. All better now.
18 Feb Studio show NEXT Saturday, NOT this weekend
Hi all. It’s come to my attention that there is some confusion as to the date of my studio show. It will be next weekend Saturday the 26, not this coming weekend. Hope to see some of you then.
Details here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197665920244889
15 Feb Nemomatic Studio Show Feb 26, 1-5 pm Berkeley CA
Hello friends, I have just finished up a few new pieces and would like to invite you to come view them (and many others) at an impromptu show at my humble studio in Berkeley CA, Saturday, February 26th from 1-5 pm. It’s not often that I can assemble this many pieces (over two dozen!) in one place at one time so I thought I would jump at this opportunity to share my work, process and facilities with whomever among you are interested.
You can find directions to my studio here: http://www.nemomatic.com/nemomatic/directions.html
Facebook event here:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197665920244889
15 Feb I recently put together a collection of my favorite pieces into…
I recently put together a collection of my favorite pieces into one movie on Youtube. I figured it would be too long for the attention spans there but it seems I was wrong. Check it out:
10 Feb Just a note to say I discovered you through Laughing Squid today and I had to create a post about your work. I’m absolutely amazed and I’m glad the world has people like you in it – don’t ever stop!
Hey, thanks for the high praise! A much needed self-esteem bump.
10 Feb Video of new sculpture “Minotaur”
Video of new sculpture “Minotaur”