Contraption maker extraordinaire Rob Higgs has built a chain reaction machine for the Kneehigh Theatre’s production of Hansel and Gretel at the Southbank Centre, London. Performances are 16th December to 2nd January 2011. Rob appeared on BBC TV this week with a specially designed machine for Blue Peter. It was available to watch on […]
Archives for December 2010
Night 29 – Bird Man by Carlos Zapata
Carlos Zapata has been exploring the idea of Carnival further. He is making a series of small figures inspired by the colourful costumes and characters found in a typical South American carnival. The first in the series is ‘Birdman’ which has a beautiful fluttering wing action. 21 cm High (8 Inches) £150 Sold.
Night 28 – The Invention of Hugo Cabret signed editions
There is a year to go until the official launch of the latest Martin Scorsese movie, ‘The Invention of Hugo Cabret’ (edit: renamed as just Hugo). This is the first time that Scorsese has produced a film for children, and also his first 3D film. Here’s a link to a Guardian interview with Mr Scorsese. […]
Night 27 – Decisions Decisions by Fi Henshall
This evening we have another of Fi Henshall’s lovely pieces. This is a one-off piece, a beautiful bird is getting ready to go to a party. She has the difficult choice of deciding which beak to put wear, and there is a whole selection strewn around the room to choose from. This may be the […]
Night 25 – Party Popper by Martin Smith
The Party Popper Machine by Martin Smith continues his theme of devices of celebration for Laikingland. In homage to the humble plastic party toy and to follow his interest in loud bangs, Smith has developed a nonsense machine that elaborately assists you in the firing of party poppers. First shown in April 2010 at Ventura […]