Art Donovan. Steampunk Art

From the Steampunk Exhibition

Mar 10, 2009
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Donovan Steampunk CLock + Lamp

Suzanne Forbes, Datamancer Computer Mod + Donovan

Eric Fretas. Master of Horological Design

Steampunk Tripod Floor Lamp- Full View

V4 engine nr15 04

Van Olffen-Magicien

Large Canvases of Van Olffen

Jesse Newhouse-Gramophone I-Pod Dock

From the Steampunk Exhibition: Top: Art Donovan's Clock and Lamp. Below: Siddhartha Pod, Datamancer's Computer Mod, Suzanne Rachel Forbe's Artwork and Jake Von Slatt's Guitar. Below: Eric Freitas's Newest Clock, Jos De Vink's -Stirling Engine, Sam Van Olffen's Art, Jesse Newhouse's- Ipod Gramophone.

Shiva Mandala. 2009

Feb 1, 2009
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Shiva mandala

Astrolabe

My newest Steampunk work: The Shiva Mandala. 2009   By Art Donovan New York
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Steampunk Featured in the Robb Report.

Nov 22, 2008
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Robb Report. Nov 2008

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It was a thrill to see the Steampunk article featured in the current issue of the Robb Report. The article and images were chosen from our Steampunk Exhibition of Art + Design last August. Eric Freitas, Master Horologist,, Sam Van Ollfen and Rich Nagy, "Datamancer" are shown here along with two of my Steampunk lamps on the right. The article itself was one of the best pieces that I've seen written about Steampunk and the photo here is large enough to click on and read. Judging by the wonderful coverage by Robb Report Editor in Chief, Erika Heet, Steampunk has certainly entered the rarified arena of serious art. We're all so very proud and honored to be a part of it. Click here to see the blog coverage.

Steampunk Pendant Lamp

Sep 11, 2008
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New Lamp

Of course, this unique and strange style of design begs the obvious question: "Why Steampunk?" I believe that one of the most articulate arguments for this style can be found in our August Steampunk Exhibition journal. In the Forward to the journal, the reknowned architect and author, Anne Surchin explains: "Instead of curlicues and scrollwork over metal to conceal the inner workings of things, Steampunk delivers the opposite effect. Everything is revealed in this movement. It is a full-blown design exfoliation.
And why now? Has New Modernism, so impersonal and downright sterile in it's lack of detail, run it's course? Perhaps the answer lurks in a restlessness and desire for a messy vitality that allows the imagination to soar"

Our newest Steampunk Pendant Lamp, the "Bibelot". 15" tall.Solid Brass. Signed + Dated. More designs to come.
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(Ancient) Steampunk 'Ram Horn' Lantern

Aug 21, 2008
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Art Donovan- (Ancient) Steampunk 'Ram Horn' Lantern

Entirely hand made with hand-carved "Ram Horns". Rusted iron, brass and leather. Looking as if it may have been unearthed at a dig in the hills of ancient Syria. The horns sit behind the round antique wood face. I added green and orange rare earth phosphors into the hand made lens so that it produces an eerie glow when you shut the light off. It just seemed like the right thing to do ;) Signed and Dated 2008.

Steampunk Tripod Floor Lamp + Sam Van Olffen's Magnificent Steampunk Art

Aug 21, 2008
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Steampunk Tripod Floor Lamp + Sam Van Olffens' Art

I had the singular honor and pleasure of working with the finest artists I have ever known during this exhibition. Sam's artwork is an absolute joy and, I might add, wildly popular with the attendees of the show.
I couldn't photograph my entire floor lamp here but it has a "Focault's Pendulum" kind of light that hangs beneath the tripod. Signed + dated 2008
P.S. An abbreviated version of the show is still on display at the Hamptons Antique Galleries in Bridgehampton, NY.through October. Check it out if you have the opportunity.

Steampunk Floor Lamp

Aug 21, 2008
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Art Donovan- Steampunk Floor Lamp

The Steampunk Floor Lamp. Very adjustable and bright if needed. More to come, as the artists in this show have been an incredible inspiration. Lamp is 52" tall with a 7" diameter bubble-glass lens and a full rotary dimmer at the top

Steampunk "Spectral" Clock

Aug 21, 2008
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Steampunk Spectral Clock

The Spectral Steampunk Clock, Old parts. New, hand-made parts and a few LED lights positioned in strategic areas. Signed and dated and, yes, the left-side unit spins when you turn the crank.

The Exhibition

Jun 26, 2008
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Steampunk- The Worlds First Exhibition of the Art & Design.Latest Line Up

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The Opening was truly a wonderful event. It's open through Sunday, August 24th and if you didn't have a chance to stop by, try to see it before it closes if you can. Jos De Vink from the Netherlands, has created an exclusive video of his masterpiece Stirling Engins for this exhibition. Eric Freitas is coming in for the show and exhibiting his magnificent, hand made Steampunk clocks - which must truly be seen to be believed! Wonderful, evocative (and quite sexy) Steampunk artwork from Suzanne Rachel Forbes! Sam Van Olffen's digital artwork (from France) is nothing short of breath taking. Roger Wood's, "Clock on Wheels" is a sheer and masterful Steampunk delight. Jake Von Slatt is featuring his world famous, "Steampunk Strat". Crab Fu!- with two of his award-winning robots PLUS his original artwork. Datamancer is generously featuring his newest computer mod, the "Arch Bishop" and it's unlike anything ever seen before! Trust me. Steve Erenberg is lending works from his world renown collection of the genuine Victorian sciences- including one of his very own incredible scupltures. Great music by MilkyFuzz from New Zealand! Completely unique works by Bethany Peters, Hunter Herrick and a surprise addition by Jesse Newhouse. For Information about the Exhibition, you can call me directly- (631) 903-4014 or email: donovandesign@optonline.net

P.S.
Robert Beres, 'THE' videographer of Hampton's glitterati, will be taping the entire Opening Party of the exhibition. He'll be posting it on YouTube and I'll provide the link when it's ready

Art Donovans' Steampunk Designs - Thursday, May 22, 2008 14:30:18

May 22, 2008
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Thin White Duke- Full View

Thin White Duke- Close Up of EYE

Thin White Duke- Close Up of Entire Crown

Thin White Duke- Looking Down at Top

Thin White Duke- Close Up of Controls

Thin White Duke- Close Up of Top

"THIN WHITE DUKE" Steampunk Table Lamp. I don't often post multiple views of my designs, but the "Thin White Duke" warrants a closer inspection of it's variety of details. Standing 50" tall x 21" wide at the lampshade, it's entirely hand made of solid mahogany, solid brass, glass, bronze mesh and steel. Engraved with my name + date. The bulbs operate independently by the brass control sticks on the base. True Steampunk design- as it would be perfectly appropriate for Captain Nemos' undersea study. However, some Steampunk fans refer to this particular style of design as "Retro Futurism". I personally like to use the term "Steampunk" as an umbrella title for all modern, techno-centric designs that use a mythical, 'New-Victorian' basis for their configurations. VIEW MY OTHER BLOG HERE.