Art Donovan. Steampunk Art

New for the Steampunk Exhibition at The Museum

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 22:56:41 -0700

It was an honor to curate the world's first Steampunk Art Exhibition for the Museum of the History of Science at the University of Oxford UK. My works here (along with 17 other artists from around the world) will be on display until February 21, 2010. Above: My latest Steampunk work. "The Electric Skull".

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Shiva Mandala. 2009

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 17:11:31 -0800

My newest Steampunk work: The Shiva Mandala. 2009   By Art Donovan New York
                    Click here to see the entire design.

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Steampunk Pendant Lamp

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:03:28 -0700

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 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"

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(Ancient) Steampunk 'Ram Horn' Lantern

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:24:09 -0700

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.

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

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:22:36 -0700

Steampunk Tripod Floor Lamp + Sam Van Olffens' Art

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Steampunk "Tripod"Floor Lamp with "Focault's Pendulum" 60" tall. Signed and Dated

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Steampunk Floor Lamp

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:21:16 -0700

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

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Steampunk "Spectral" Clock

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:20:07 -0700

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.

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

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:30:38 -0700

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.

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Steampunk Clock

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Sat, 17 May 2008 08:39:12 -0700

Art Donovan-Steampunk Clock

For your Horological inclinations. Hand made of solid, weathered brass with a magnifier in front of the face mounted to two brass arms. Designed ,hand crafted, signed + dated by Art Donovan. 2008

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Mr. Peanutski- Steampunk Lamp

nobody@vox.com(Art Donovan) — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:18:44 -0700

Art Donovan- Mr. Peanutski

"Mr. Peanutski". Designed, signed + dated by Art Donovan. One of a kind. solid cast brass and glass.
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