Alchemy

This sculpture's fictional origin springs from a local tale: in 1986, resident Bevan Anderson discovered a mysterious 'gold-making' machine while clearing his grandfather's farm shed. This whimsical story, reported in the Gympie Times, sparked the creation of this intricate automata that blends historical narrative with mechanical artistry.
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Rising from its base, the copper-domed viewing chamber houses an
elaborate mechanical theater that brings the alchemical process to
life. The piece features interactive elements including handles and
levers that, when engaged, activate LED lighting sequences and set
internal mechanisms in motion. Within the viewing chamber, a
detailed sterling silver sculpture rotates, depicting the transformation
of base metals into precious materials.
The sculpture pays homage to Gympie's gold-mining heritage while
embracing contemporary technology. Through precision engineering
and integrated electronics, Alchemy creates an experience that
transforms mechanical interaction into moments of wonder, inviting
viewers to engage with both the region's history and its
technological future.
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Russell Anderson
Artist and Fabricator
Gympie
Location
Workshop
Maleny, Queensland
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