'Chonky Ballerina'

‘Chonky Ballerina’ automaton.

Dancing ballerina chonkin. The dowel knobs on either side of the base can be rotated by hand to make the dancer jump and spin via a pear shaped cam with an offset follower.

Movement Video: Hold me closer, Tony Danza

Material: Hand carved, sanded, and acrylic painted basswood figure with watch gear decorative components; Bamboo and wooden dowel kinetic components on top of a repurposed flower box.

Approximate dimensions (inches): 7" H x 8" W x 4" D

Completion Date: March 4, 2022