Lost & Found - World's Largest Collection of Rustic Automata
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- čas přidán 30. 09. 2013
- Take a peek into Blair's bizarre and beautiful world. In a remote corner of New Zealand's South Island, tucked away among the last remaining tracts of native forest, lies a little-known place of wonder. It is the life's work and extraordinary creation of inventor, artist and self-confessed tinkerer, Blair Somerville.
For over ten years Blair has single-handedly owned, operated and ceaselessly expanded the Lost Gypsy Gallery, his wonderland of homegrown wizardry and a playground for kids and adults alike. Using only recycled materials, Blair takes DIY to artistic extremes. His creations are ingenious, interactive, and often hilariously impractical. They take many shapes and forms and share an uncanny ability to amaze, entertain and inspire.
A film experiment by Joey Bania, made with funding from the BBC Worldwide Young Producers' grant. www.joeybania.com/
Music provided by The Books - thebooksmusic.com/
Clothing provided by Cactus Equipment - cactusequipment.co.nz/
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If you'd like to visit Blair, please note that he is open summers only, November - April, 10am to 5pm. Closed Wednesdays
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Video blocked in Australia, Germany, New Zealand because of music rights... - Krátké a kreslené filmy
Touring NZ, I was driving along on my way to Invercargill when I spotted his bus and stuff beside the road. I got out and had a look round. He is very friendly and we talked about his inventions. Amazing man.
if we had more people like this in the world, what a happy place it would be.. xx
A genius, and with the soul of a child.
We need more people like this guy
Be a people like this guy. Nothings stopping you.
This was amazing to watch
can you tell me his address or website?
@@PanPeopleProject joeybania.com/
Brilliant, & happy!
Great collection of stuff and junk too.Automata has always held a fascination for me,I love this film Blair is an interesting man,I'd love to meet him.
Fantastic! This man has a lot of talent! In the beginning when he was playing the xylophone I thought he was one of his own automatons! I was thinking, "That one playing the xylophone sure looks and moves realistically!! But he's definitely an automaton.......I think!" Boy was I surprised to see that he was real!
A stop-motion masterpiece! Folks often do not realize that thirty seconds of finished video takes thirty minutes to line up and shoot.
I'm in love! What a great mind and attitude Blaire Somerville has
These automata are incredible! I was honestly laughing at so many of these quirky and exciting contraptions, very inspiring for my university project on automata :)
Excellent watch. Thanks.
the world needs more of you
I enjoyed your video loved your workshop and it's location, you made the right choices to do what you do.
You could be my inspiration to begin making stuff for fun. I just put up a new garden shed and fitted it out. I'd love to start making some automata, your rustic style is great. Your doing what I always wanted to do.. Oh and great to find a Nutty eccentric Englishman so far from Blighty.
Well said
great job on filming this...really love the topic and the effects you put into it.....
So VERY interesting, I love collecting junk and found marvels. You are an inspiration, although I haven't your talent, I do try to make my sketched ideas. Keep on the excellent working ideas. X
WOW...FANTASTIC
Fascinating chap.....!
Very creative documentary and automata artist
Wolverine’s retirement is both more wholesome and eclectic than I would have expected. :)
How wonderful!!!
Wonderful!
Love it !!! I want to visit !!
this guy is great i have often also referred to myself as an organic mechanic thanks for posting this video
Nice job by Joey Bania.
Hmmm....inventors....what would the world do without them? 🤔🤗
How can anyone give this a thumbs down? Brilliant guy!
Stunning! What an amazing way to take in life. Peace.
What an excellent film by Joey Bania, and what a fantastic person to interview! Blair is fabulously interesting, and I was sorry to see the film end. I'd love to see Blair's' gallery.
Fantastic video xxxx xxxx
That's an artist.
Really Cool!!!!
I have been there and it was amazing! greeting from czech republic, this guy is definition what fraze : crazy kiwi means :)
You are a resourceful, talented, clever, artist....... also slightly weird ( of spiritual origin ) ...... having certain qualities in common with you, I will allow you to share use of my own motto, if you like......... "There is nothing made, out of which I cannot make something else"
What a beautiful film
Neat stuff!
I love men that create, so good to see.
Wow!
i love this guy
I find this film frustrating. Fantastic subject, and only fast-fire glimpses of the ingenious creations. Slow it down please!
Nice thanks for sharing makes me feel normal or not. Maybe
😂🤣🤗
good
Reminds me of stop motion animation.
This dude is the bestest.
Blair
I think you're on the right track - keep it up and make more videos
GREAT AND CREATIVE LIFE YOU ALSO LIVE IN PARADISE, COOL!
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And Video not blocked in Australia 🇦🇺
I want to be this guy....
This is mockery to what automatons were really about.
Don't tell me he's not a steampunk guy
That's what happens when you fet an endless supply of mariguana
Joe Guzman what's that? an iguana that you smoke?
Has Tim Burton discovered this fellow yet?!
Now i know why my soul has been drawing me to NZ...should have listened long ago.
Canada just has nothing for me. ARI on the scale and a wasted life.
I think you have cracked it, congratulations and thanks for the video and all the best for2024…
how do we find you Blair? what is your address?
Too fast
Subbed❤ do you want help ? I could build these all day 😊