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Mechanical Bird

By  Michelle Reader 2006

Michelle Reader

Dimensions
Cage size 50cm x 30cm x 30cm approx

'Magical' mechanical bird in a cage for Garsington Opera's production of Mozart's "The Philosopher's Stone". The beak and tail are operated by a motor.
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Self Portrait

Wings feature strings tied to the feet which control the articulation as you walk, via a series of pulleys.

Mechanical Wings

Penguins

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