Automata, was the art really lost?

My reclaimed copper and metal object automaton fish, 2nd build.
I read a number of articles that called automaton building a "lost art" when I first started making automatons. Some articles pointed to the early French automatons and even much older works, but basically left any mention of any modern builders.
So, I pretty much assumed that I was helping bring back this art form. Looking back, I realize that was a bit presumptuous of me...lol. In my internet research, I found that there are quite a few automata artists, and some are outright amazing builders.
I think that the fact that some of the early automata creations were built by clock makers that hand made their gears and mechanism parts, is part of why some may have thought it may be a lost art. Not many modern automaton builders have that ability or tooling to do that these days. But, there are a handful of artists that have those skills, so automata is still very much alive and the creative and innovative builders use just about anything these days in creating their amazing works. I'm in good company!
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[@robertcornelius3514]

Automata circles around the designs of the late 1800s. Another period I believe that is overlooked is the 1970s. This was the start of the computer age. Cars went from carburators to electronic fuel injection. The microwave was a big thing. Telephones and televisions were changing. And so on.

[@johnsalmon119]

Wow that’s amazing.I do love it 😍

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

Thank you so much John It was fun building it! I cut old copper water pipe lengthwise and hammered it flat on an anvil to make the copper parts. Everything is scrap metal objects, including the mechanical parts. I use anything I can get my hands on, which is why my wife hides the silverware fun me that she wants to keep..lol.

[@Voirreydirector]

Well done!

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

Thank you, Susan!!

[@sweetpea7490]

It's very cool~

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

Thank you!👍😊

[@Daeun-i8j]

I remember seeing this type of art a long time ago and was interested in getting into it but never knew what it was called since no one really talks about it :-(

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

You'll love it once you get into creating automata. It takes patience and can be challenging at times, but is worth the efforts when it's all done and comes to life. I say, go for it! Everyone has their own style and ideas, and it's always great to see more designs and artistic creations in the world!👍

[@Craftix_Workshop]

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[@TTS-TP]

In short, automatons have become a lost art. Only a few in the world make truly complex automaton

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

I love automata work like Dave Goodchild, a true modern day automata builder. There a lot of differing levels of automata creations, even back in early days of automata, some things were simple, and others more complex. I really appreciate all the different approaches and styles to the variety of creations. 😊

[@Andrée-v5n]

❤great👍

[@Jeanclaudevanderfield]

Thank you so much!