Automata’s have been around for centuries, they range from elaborate clocks to simple children’s toys. We marvel at the movement and feel a sense of connection through interaction with the mechanism. Participants will create their own take home wire automaton.

More about Russell Solomon... Russell Solomon, was born into an artistic family most notably his Grandfather, Lance Solomon a renowned landscape painter. Under his tutelage Russell honed his drawing skills. After a life of drawing on paper, Russell discovered wire as a three dimensional line and created his first series of sculptures from wire in 1989. Wire as a sculptural form of drawing in three dimensions offered a new level of tangibility and engagement to Solomon’s art. Russell says his art practice is greatly influenced by his love of Australian native flora and fauna, the environment in which we live and our impact on it. The past thirty four years Solomon has exhibited widely, conducted community workshops for all ages & skill levels throughout Australia. His output has been described as prolific. His sculptures have won multiple awards and are in private and corporate collections Worldwide.