Sculpture titled "steampunk clock" by Artūras Tamašauskas, Original Artwork, Metals

steampunk clock (2022) Sculpture by Artūras Tamašauskas

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Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Sculpture, Metals / Bronze / Wood on Wood

Artworks classification

One of a kind (OOAK / Original Artwork)

One-of-a-kind works of art are also known as “OOAK” artworks. This means that every work of art is unique and there will never be another identical one.
Dimensions Height 13.4in, Width 16.1in / 6.00 kg
Artwork's condition The artwork is in very good condition
Fit for outdoor? No, This artwork can not be displayed outdoor
Categories Sculptures under $5,000 Surrealism Science

A woman from the city where I live contacted me and offered to give away items for disposal. Among them was this clock, which, of course, did not work with broken parts and a broken winding spring. I was thinking of using clock gears for my future works, but after looking more closely I realized that I can fix them and use them for their intended purpose. Then the idea arose to turn it into a steampunk-style clock, decorated with old antique brass details, and most importantly, with each stroke, a lamp installed on the upper part of the clock's case would light up. It's like becoming a kind of mini-factory, producing time and solidifying sound with an instant flash of electricity.

I shared this idea with my son-in-law, Paul, and he enthusiastically agreed to help in the field of electronics and programming, where he dives like a fish in water. In this case, battery power was not suitable because there is little space inside the case. A decision was made to supply power through a 220V voltage cable. I chose a vintage style LED 6.5W brown clear glass dimmable lamp and a three core braided vintage cable, which I liked the most and suited the overall look. A microchip is used, for which a program is written that allows you to change the delay time, if necessary, so that the beats coincide with the flashes of the lamp. An adjustable current switch is also included, with the help of which the light intensity can be reduced or increased to the desired level.

After many attempts, we managed to achieve the desired result. All wires and connections are properly insulated with heat-resistant insulating tape, the mechanism is grounded. I found the front of the clock to be too clean and contrasted with the case, I wanted to give it a vintage charm, so I aged the dial with the help of acrylic paint and painted it in grey-brown, mold-like shades. The result exceeded expectations. The clock did not have glass, we had to contact the stained glass specialist Aivaras to cut it according to the dimensions. We used 4mm (altdeutsch) glass. It is unique in that it contains chaotic scratches, air bubbles, creases that are not repeated on the next sheet. It is a very unique, I would even call it artistic, glass. At the back of the clock, I attached a part of the brass trumpet, which seems to represent the speaker and at the same time adds an important detail to the clock body, and the bronze legs add grace.

So, in summary, I want to celebrate the result and the satisfaction of being able to resurrect this doomed clock and give it another story, dictated by its new location, but wherever it is, it will keep the time as accurately as it once did in remembering times past...

Details used:

Old clock "JANTAR"

Part of the brass band

Dimmable Vintage 6.5W LED lamp

Mechanism of a mechanical watch

Brass details

About this artwork: Classification, Techniques & Styles

Metals

Sculpture technique using metal, generally malleable, ductile and light-reflecting material.

Bronze

Sculpture technique using an alloy of copper and tin metals.

Wood

Sculpture technique using wood, natural material of plant origin.

Surrealism

Founded in 1923 by the writer André Breton, it will unite many artists like Salvador Dali (1904-1989), Max Ernst, René Magritte (1898-1967), Victor Brauner (1903-1966). Influenced by psychoanalysis, they see psychic life as a new field for renewing the arts. They will develop new ways to create and use new materials.

Technic Sculpture

Sculpture is an artistic activity which consists of designing and producing shapes in volume, in relief, either in the round (statuary), in high relief, in low relief, by modeling, by direct carving, by welding or assembly. The term sculpture also designates the object resulting from this activity.

Artūras Tamašauskas

Lithuania

Artūras Tamašauskas is a contemporary Lithuanian sculptor known for his exceptional "Steampunk" sculptures, each of which is unique and distinctive. He describes his artworks as concrete and clear while simultaneously encouraging viewers to look beyond the visible and ponder their deeper meanings. His sculptures function as living elements within interior spaces.

Tamašauskas employs a wide range of materials in his creations, from antiques and wares to discarded items deemed useless. By transforming these overlooked objects, he gives them a new life and artistic expression, allowing them to exist in a new shape and form. His works have found their way into the collections of Steampunk enthusiasts from Lithuania, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Sweden, France, Poland, the USA, and Australia.

The artist views time as an inexorable circle, akin to a well-worn clock mechanism. He believes that everyone—whether working, creating, loving, dreaming, or fulfilling their roles—plays a part in this endless performance where they are both the directors and actors. Tamašauskas primarily uses discarded items or fragments that can be sourced from scrap metal shops and flea markets. Through his imagination, he reincarnates these materials, transforming them into new forms that carry their own stories within the realm of artistic expression.

He finds a sense of relief in resurrecting objects that were once doomed to destruction, ensuring that the characters he creates embody a positive emotional charge and an element of surprise. Through his sculptures, Tamašauskas invites viewers to engage with the past while envisioning a future full of possibility and creativity.