I havenโt posted about my Butterfly Dream Machine in almost 2 years. Itโs my greatest artistic achievement so I have to keep its memory alive! Here you go! I created the Butterfly Dream Machine in February 2016. I took twenty of the largest most beautiful butterflies from around the world and transformed them into individual articulated mechanical mini sculptures adorned with Victorian filigree and precious gemstones. Built into a giant fantasy machine these mechanical butterflies can be brought back to life with the use of a magical hand crank in a stunning spectacle lit with glowing quartz crystals and vintage vacuum tubes. A large antique brass butterfly on the top of the machine can be turned to activate an enchanted music box. The base of the machine has a mysterious locked wooden cabinet holding my sacred maker's journal with the secrets of this machine. The collector who purchased this piece was given the key. Photos by @ericanderson.gallery. Materials: 18 butterflies, 2 diurnal moths that mimic butterflies, rubies, amethyst, pink sapphires, citrine, terminated quartz crystals, 14k gold, sterling silver, custom designed brass filigree, peacock feather, partridge feather, antique clock springs, antique ink well, antique brass butterfly, antique iron lock, vacuum tubes, a programmable 20 hour rechargeable light system, music box that plays "Try to Rememberโ and a 1927 book of adventure short stories with the first pages turned into a makerโs journal that include the specimen info of all the creatures within. *No creatures were hurt for this art. #averoseart #butterflydreammachine #automaton #automatonmaker #movingart #movingsculpture #fantasyartist #fantasysculpture https://www.instagram.com/p/B4lrZTPDA30/?igshid=gta8urluda58
