I am happy to report that my book, "The Art of Steampunk" is in the Top Ten Steampunk Books of 2011! It's also the only art book in the category.
A moving candle flame in a glass globe
The 'flame' of the electric candle occilates inside the enclosed glass to a dramtic effect. Seen in original Victorian interiors, this unique gas-light configuration echoes a Steampunk aesthetic. The electric candle uses only 3 watts of electricity. The base is made of raw, weathered brass and antique pine.
Designed and hand made by Art Donovan.
"Petite Cosmo" Moon Phase Lamp. Steampunk Illumination.
"Why Steampunk? And Why Now?"
"Perhaps the answer lies in a restlessness and a desire for a messy vitality which allows the imagination to soar."
Anne Surchin, AIA
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"Petite Cosmo" Maple. Poplar. Brass. Stainless Steel. Glass. Clockwork. The base of the unit has a moon phase clockwork. Hand Painted Moons in eight phases plus a 12 hour clock with hand made hands. The views here illustrate different lamp head designs that may be ordered.
Designed and Hand Made by Art Donovan- December 1, 2011
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Above: Clear Glass Globe with Small White Bulb.
Below: Spiral Filament Bulb in Clear Glass Globe.
Bottom: Frosted Glass Globe.
Art Donovan on The History Channel's "Modern Marvels"
It was a pleasure to be featured on Modern Marvel's "Weird Machines" episode tonight.
The episode on H2 (History's sister channel) will be aired again on Dec. 17th at 10 PM Eastern and Dec. 18th at 12 AM Eastern. The show featured all manner of beautiful and bizzare hand crafted devices and my part illustrated the "Steampunk" influence on design.
And in case you've not seen it yet, a wonderful BBC interview from my Steampunk Oxford Museum Exhibition here. Regards to all!
Large Rusted Industrial Clock (Steampunk)
A heavily rusted outer ring with brass details. 26" diameter x 3/4" deep. Elegant Steampunk design elements. Designed and entirely hand made by Art Donovan. One of a new collection of wall clocks and tables and lamps. See our other clocks here!
The Steampunk Craniometer
I am proud to say that my new book, "The Art of Steampunk" was just featured on CBS 'Sunday Morning'.
Above: The Craniometer. A unique piece inspired by an antique device from the late 19th. century. This piece is the third quadrant on my "Shiva Mandala" (Illuminated Steampunk Sculpture).
A full-size skull set in a mahogany ring with brass rods radiating. Lit from the top by a custom UV lamp. Click here to view the entire piece.
Best Regards! Art Donovan (donovandesign(at)optonline.net)
The Astronomer's Lamp
The Astronomer's Lamp
Designed and hand made by Art Donovan. A hand painted, full moon crown's the top.
The perfect lamp for the astronomer's study or library.
"Arc Light" Steampunk Lamp
31" tall. Glass. Maple. Very heavy Faux Rust on Mahogany. Latest Work Designed + Handmade by Art Donovan.
I felt that the color profile and textures here were as important as the configuration.
Black, Golden Brass (like those antique microscopes), Deep Mahogany, Matte Warm Gray and Faux Rust. The 'Rust', seemingly out of place with the rest of the finishes, alludes to some heavy galvanic reation to the high voltage. (actually standard 120 volt :) Made of reclaimed wood- cut, turned and hand finished.
Science. Light. Art. "Parrish Carriage I, II and III"
The "Parrish Carriage III" (above) has a working clock under the glass bubble . Solid Mahogany, Brass and Bronze Mesh. The Parrish I and II (center and bottom) have hand painted designs with esoteric symbols. My favorite "sister" wall lights. Designed, Hand Made, Hand Painted, Signed + Dated by Art Donovan
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Book Update "The Art of Steampunk" and Press Coverage.
Number 1 on Amazon for 13 weeks! (Pop Art).
Here are some reviews for my new book, "The Art of Steampunk" from Foxchapel Publishers.
"...Review: An absolutely gorgeous introduction to Steampunk for those just getting into it. Also, if you’re looking for costuming or jewelry ideas, or just art ideas in general, this is a really good source for those ideas. Just looking at some of these pieces made me drool a little. Welcome to the Steampunk movement. Educate yourself with this book, because it’s the best non-fiction intro to Steampunk that I’ve ever read."
Regards, Art Donovan Click here for this review link.
More Reviews Here!
Bookish Dame's wonderful review!
Curiosity killed the Bookworm!
Museum of the History of Science, Oxford, UK
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Newest 'Steampunk Modern' designs by Art Donovan
"Petite Cosmo" Serving as either a wall lamp with a swagged cord or as a suspended pendant lamp with beautifully weathered solid brass and a woven bronze cord in the 'Steampunk Modern' style. 8" in diameter x 12" tall x any desired height. Designed and hand made by Art Donovan for Donovan Design.
The "Sultan Jack" Table Lamp. For Lab or Home. 28" tall x 24" wide with a Solid Mahogany adjustment wheel. Signed and Dated 2011. Entirely Hand Made byArt Donovan, Southampton.
The Steampunk Modern Desk Clock. Entirely hand made- from the base to the unique hands- by Art Donovan
"Otto" Steampunk Device by Art Donovan
"Nemo" Outdoor Mandala with glowing, hand painted full moon and an ultraviolet, illuminated clock below.
Designed and built by Art Donovan
Nautical Steampunkery
I would surely say that there is a Steampunk-kind of influence in my latest lamp designs.
Our new lighting division, Sage Marine, features three of my latest works. These are cabin lamps for yachts and are made of virtually indestructable materials for the open seas- such as chrome plated silicon bronze and solid mahogany.
Here is the link. www.sagemarine.blogspot.com
Now... back to watching, "Master and Commander".
Steampunk Weather Station
My new Steampunk Weather Station. Modded light bulbs, naturally weathered brass, perforated brass bulb shade, mahogany, weather instruments and steel. 31" tall with three gauges on the base for time, temperature and humidity. Designed and Hand, Autumn, 2010. Use the "Comments" area for all sales inqueries or custom projects.
"La Luna" Wall Torchiere
When I was lecturing at the Steampunk Art Exhibition (at Oxford University's Museum of the History of Science,) I couldn't help but absorb the influence of antiquity. This collection of one of kind designs is the result, but we feel that 'La Luna' would be truly miraculous in a thoroughly modern setting.
This pair of hand made, one-of-a-kind wall lamps feature hand painted lampshades that glow in natural tones of a full moon at rising. The posts of the lamps are solid bronze and cast acrylic with the overall height of the lamps being 33". The lamp shade is 13" in diameter and 5" deep with the sides of the shade painted in what we call, "Museum Blue" (textured, translucent tones of burnt umber and phthalo blue). Each of the two Rococo lamp bases are mirror images of each other with slight variations. Signed and Dated by Art Donovan. More views are available by request.
Send us a comment for all sales inquiries. Email: LT Donovan@optonline.net
New for the Steampunk Exhibition at The Museum
It was an honor to curate the world's first Steampunk Art Exhibition for the Museum of the History of Science at the University of Oxford UK. My works here (along with 17 other artists from around the world) will be on display until February 21, 2010. Above: My latest Steampunk work. "The Electric Skull".
Steampunk Pendant Lamp
In the Forward to my 2008 Steampunk Exhibition journal, the reknowned architect and author, Anne Surchin explains:
"Instead of curlicues and scrollwork over metal to conceal the inner workings of things, Steampunk delivers the opposite effect. Everything is revealed in this movement. It is a full-blown design exfoliation.
And why now? Has New Modernism, so impersonal and downright sterile in it's lack of detail, run it's course?
Perhaps the answer lurks in a restlessness and desire for a messy vitality that allows the imagination to soar"
(Ancient) Steampunk 'Ram Horn' Lantern
Entirely hand made with hand-carved "Ram Horns". Rusted iron,
brass and leather. Looking as if it
may have been unearthed at a dig in the hills of ancient Syria. The
horns sit behind the round antique wood face. I added green and
orange rare earth phosphors into the hand made lens so that it
produces an eerie glow when you shut the light off. It just
seemed like the
right thing to do ;)
Signed and Dated 2008.
Steampunk Tripod Floor Lamp + Sam Van Olffen's Magnificent Steampunk Art
Steampunk Floor Lamp
The Steampunk Floor Lamp. Very adjustable and bright if needed. More to
come, as the artists in this show have been an incredible inspiration. Lamp is 52" tall with a 7" diameter bubble-glass lens and a full rotary dimmer at the top
Steampunk "Spectral" Clock
The Spectral Steampunk Clock, Old parts. New, hand-made
parts and a few LED lights positioned in strategic areas. Signed
and dated and, yes, the left-side unit spins when you turn the crank.
Art Donovans' Steampunk Designs - Thursday, May 22, 2008 14:30:18
"THIN WHITE DUKE" Steampunk Table Lamp. I
don't often post multiple views of my designs, but the "Thin
White Duke" warrants a closer inspection of it's variety of
details. Standing 50" tall x 21" wide at the
lampshade, it's entirely hand made of solid mahogany, solid
brass, glass, bronze mesh and steel. Engraved with my name +
date. The bulbs operate independently by the brass control sticks on
the base. True Steampunk design- as it would be perfectly
appropriate for Captain Nemos' undersea study. However, some Steampunk
fans refer to this particular style of design as "Retro
Futurism". I personally like to use the term "Steampunk" as an
umbrella title for all modern, techno-centric designs that use a
mythical, 'New-Victorian' basis for their configurations. VIEW MY OTHER BLOG HERE.
Steampunk Clock
For your Horological inclinations. Hand made of solid,
weathered brass with a magnifier in front of the face mounted to two
brass arms. Designed ,hand crafted, signed + dated by Art Donovan. 2008
Mr. Peanutski- Steampunk Lamp
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"Siddharta Pod" Steampunk Lantern
Shown: My latest design. The "Siddhartha Pod" Lantern. Entirely hand made in solid mahogany and solid brass.
52" tall x 30" wide and rendered in the 'Steampunk' style of design. Engraved with my signature and date at the top.
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