In the strict and general sense of the term, one would tend to qualify an object as a work of art by a recognition of consensual aspect which is more generally accepted, taking up very precise codes since its appearance. Obviously, this qualifier is subject to the subjectivity of everything to everyone and obvious norms such as the time spent by its creator and the nobility of the materials used for the realization of such a task, works to the application of this denomination. Just like the talented and prodigious artist @alain-bellino, to whom I have a special admiration, designers are dedicated to letting their creativity speak for themselves on unconventional supports and materials, far from the perennial traditional paintings and sculptures. This singularity is also found in a personality, named Thomas Kuntz, who starts from a rather simple principle: to use obsolete automaton technologies and sublimate them in order to make them exceptional.
The principle of perpetual movement
Coming from a home conducive to free artistic expression and a mother who, in her lost time, made dolls for her own pleasure, the young Thomas found inspiration and fulfillment in the world of the occult and illusion. Fascinated by everything that appeals to mysticism and magic, with a hint of passion for the cinematic milieu of the frightening films of the 40s and 50s, man studied many diverse and varied artistic fields, from expressionism to surrealism and Dadaism, before embarking on the construction of his very first sculpture. In homage to the character and its fantasies, Kuntz proposed a work that impressed fans of genre films with the truer-than-life reproduction of Vampira.
Made in 1990, the sculpture created a sensation, to such an extent that it was declined as a garage-kit, to the delight of fans greedy for the voluptuous forms of beauty. Not stopping in such a good way, this one followed the replicas as well as the conception of many creations, all more sublime the ones than the others. This prodigy attracted the attention of industrialists such as Bowen Designs, Mattel and Ertl Company, recognizing the undeniable qualities of this man!
Despite a secure future, Thomas Kuntz did not want to rest on his laurels, however, and the desire to conceive ever more ambitious works sprang from his fertile spirit. As we mentioned earlier, this talented character devotes a special cult to the world of automatons. It was with this in mind that he set about giving free rein to his creativity in this field, always in tune with his own universe. Astonishing works such as the "Jafar" automaton or "Pulling The Will"can be mentioned, but his masterpiece that surpasses all the others is still "The Alchemyst's Clocktower". This is an example of excellence in every detail. I'll let you admire yourself:
A goldsmith's job!
An absolute fantasy, Thomas Kuntz is also a bit touchy and has been practicing video and creating holograms for a while now. Closing in resolutely to the work of craftsmen, he nevertheless remains a totally unique designer in his field who still continues to amaze and move his audience. If you want to know more about this character, I refer you to his web page, with more than generous content! http://www.artomic.com/index.html