Applied Kinetic Arts

Penguin II

Typewriter parts

Jeremy Mayer 

A quick sketch of a piece I’m about to do. 

Created with Admarket’s flickrSLiDR.

Last weekend marked the first show at my new studio and adjoining gallery. Many thanks to all who were able to attend, and the artists involved. Below is a photo set of the exhibition, reception, and a few images from the studios of Jeremy Mayer and Nemo Gould (myself).
http://www.flickr.com/photos/nemomatic/sets/72157628080026234/

I FINALLY get to show everyone the 3D Motion Control Timelapse stuff that my friends Peter Chang, Brad Kremer, and Stewart Mayer shot in my studio. For those of you with 3D capabilities, this is available on YouTube 3D (yes, there is such a thing) here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0quUxvXtHPw&feature=youtu.be
This is part of a project that Peter Chang is working on. I’m so excited to be a part of this.

Grandfather at my studio.

Bust V

Typewriter parts

2011

Jeremy Mayer

Cat X

10”x24”x14”

2000

Jeremy Mayer

Please join us for the grand opening of the Lost & Foundry!

On Friday November 4th, 5-9 PM (Oakland’s first Friday) we will open our doors for our first exhibit and open house.  We are very excited to share our new space located a half block from West Oakland BART:  

305 Center Street, Oakland CA.

Come see machine inspired sculpture and painting by artists:

Nemo Gould – www.nemomatic.com

Eric Joyner – www.ericjoyner.com

Jeremy Mayer – www.jeremymayer.com

Benjamin Cowden – www.twentysevengears.com

Mark Galt 

The studios of Jeremy Mayer and Nemo Gould will also be open for viewing throughout the exhibit and through the following afternoon (Sat. Nov. 5, 1-5pm).  The show will be open by appointment through Nov. 12, 9AM – 5PM (415-894-5361)

Come see some new work by Nemo Gould, Eric Joyner, Mark Galt, and Ben Cowden, and me.

Here’s the FB invite. 

Hope to see you here!

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Flyaround of Deer III. 

Cute little bastard puppy steals my screwdriver.

Another shot of the penguin, which is now with its new owner in NY.

Video interview from Bay Area Maker Faire 2011. I won’t ever let hair like that grow on my face again. I promise. I will also stop using bacon grease as hair product.

Just finished! 
Penguin I
Typewriter parts
3”x5”x13”
2011

Jeremy Mayer

http://jeremymayer.com

I’ve been revisiting this look with sketches a lot lately. 

Self-portrait II (SomnamBallistic)

Charcoal on black paper

31”x24”  

2001

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This is a little clip put together by Doug Nichol of the progress on the penguin. This and more footage will appear in Doug’s upcoming documentary about typewriters, slated for release a few months from now. Thanks, Doug!

Penguin I. Just about done.

“I am aware that a

computer can’t create

a poem.

but neither can a

typewriter.”

– Charles Bukowski (via sweetpoisons)

My mind keeps coming back to this drawing I did exactly 20 years ago when I was 19. I put my latest sculpture next to it and it’s easy to see why. I feel like I’m finally getting to the point that I can do things with typewriter parts that I’ve always wanted to do with traditional sculpture methods.

Wait until you see what’s next.

Thanks! No solder, no welds, no glue, no wire- just reassembly using only typewriter parts. 

It’s assembly done without using any “hot” processes like welding or soldering. I don’t remember if I made it up or if I heard it somewhere. 

Jeremy Mayer

Bust V (Grandfather)

22”x11”x17”

Assembled typewriter parts

2011

I was going to wait to show this piece until I finished my book. The book is taking forever. 

Jeremy Mayer

Bust V

22”x11”x17”

2011

Bust V (Grandfather) is now done. Quality photos soon.

Bust V with glasses.

Progress on Bust V. Almost done.

Evan Voytas in the background.

Progress on Bust V.

Bust V in progress. This one’s going to be an old man.

I had a few pieces recently featured in the South African version of Popular Mechanics.  I was in good company too.  Jeremy Mayer was on the cover and had a two page spread!  Metal masters Christopher Conte, and Lawrence Northey were featured as well.

Open Make at the San Francisco Exploratorium:

AKA artists Alan Rorie, Benjamin Cowden, Nemo Gould, Mark Galt, and Jeremy Mayer will be showing a little work at this event March 19th at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. 

From the site:

In collaboration with Make magazine and Pixar Animation Studios, the Exploratorium highlights the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local makers. Play around in the new Tinkering Studio and join Dale Dougherty, founder and editor of Make magazine as he interviews featured Makers in the McBean Theater. Interviews will be webcast live from the McBean Theater at 1pm and can be viewed online here: http://www.exploratorium.edu/tv/?project=91

Open Make programs will occur on the third Saturday of each month, January-April 2011, from 10am -2pm.

So, I’ve got this 11” mechanical cock for sale. I’m scared to know you if you want to buy it.

Email me for a price. 

jeremyemayer@gmail.com

Poster by Hyejung Bae. 

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Here’s little movie I made about 7 years ago of Torso I, which lives in Seattle. I had almost forgotten about it.

1965 scifi calendar illustration by Lynx.

nemomatic:

I’m really excited to share my latest giant sculpture “Minotaur”!

He’s doing a studio show Feb. 26th. Here’s the FB invite if you’re in the SF Bay Area- http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197665920244889

Spider XIII
7”x4”x2” 
Typewriter parts
2011

Spider XIII
7”x4”x2” 
Typewriter parts
2011

I moved Deer III to my studio today from Nemo Gould’s Studio. Seen here in its natural habitat.

An animation by Henning Lederer of the famous poster by Fritz Kahn.
For more info about the process behind the project, go to www.industriepalast.com.
Thanks to Falk Keuten (kugelbahn.blog.de)for turning me on to this and to Henning’s other work!

An animation by Henning Lederer of the famous poster by Fritz Kahn.

For more info about the process behind the project, go to www.industriepalast.com.

FRITZ KAHN (1888-1968) 
DER MENSCH ALS INDUSTRIEPALAST  1926

I had the pleasure this Friday of meeting up with many fine sculptors (all members of AKA) at Benjamin Cowden’s exhibition at Float Gallery in Oakland.

From left to right: Aaron Ristau, CTP, Jeremy Mayer, Benjamin Cowden, Nemo Gould (myself).

I helped Jeremy Mayer move to his new studio yesterday. This image represents probably half of his typewriter collection.

Met Tom on Monday, then Nemo and Jeremy Thursday, Benjamin and Christopher Friday… WOW what a week

Thanks fellas be back ASAP

I’m moving into a new space in W. Oakland. A new studio is a rare and wonderful opportunity to start all over with eagerness to work, refined organization, and a total lack of clutter, which, as you may be able to imagine, I have problems with sometimes. I’ll be posting more once I’m moved in and settled.

Moving into the new studio from Jeremy Mayer on Vimeo.

Moving into a new studio.

I set up what’s left of my work at Nemo Gould’s showroom today to show it to a collector who’s rolling through town this weekend. 

Check out Nemo’s Tumblr page to see the very cool stuff he’s been making lately.

Jeremy Mayer brought some of his work over to my studio today. We set up my show-room for a collector who is coming through town.

CNET interview with lil’ old me. 

Jeremy Mayer

Penis III

Typewriter parts

5”x11”x4”

2010