Ann Wood / Dean Lucker  2402 University Ave.  #308  St. Paul,  MN  55114

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                 Mechanical Pictures


  

You Belong With Me 15" x 9" x 2"

This mechanical picture has a brass  lever that when pressed will make the bird lift a small card from behind the flower with the message "you belong with me."  The sculptural plant is constructed of paper, paint and fabric.

 

Trust     13" x 8" x 1"

This piece is about trusting that you know the answers you need for your life's questions.  As you press the handle on the right side, her arm drops and the message "trust" appears.

 

You Mean So Much 10" x 9" x 1"

This mechanical picture has a brass side lever that when pressed will lift up a flap on the tree to expose the saying "you mean so much." The plexiglas cover has a white decorative line painting. 

 

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Hanky Boy    11" x 13" x 3"

This mechanical picture is based on the notion that animals are closer to the supernatural. Many magic acts used birds to charm and trick.  When the lever is pushed, our wondrous bird makes different objects appear each time he bends to cover the stand with his hanky.

 

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Pear Dancer  10" x 12" x 2"

This mechanical still life is one of our personal favorites. When the lever is pushed the pear splits open and a silhouette of a dancer raises her arms.  This parlor still life confirms charm can be found in ordinary places.

 

for you For You          

7" x 13" x 1"

  As you press the brass handle on the right  side, the arm lifts and a snow dome with the message "for you" appears.  She makes a beautiful gift and is our most popular pieces.

 

 

winking moon Winking Moon

14" x 8" x 1 1/2"

As you press the handle, the gentleman's arm raises a flower to his nose as the moon's eye winks.  The moon gently reassures the man of his romantic spirit.  This quiet piece was inspired by Dean's love of bonsai gardening.

 

 

old tree The Old Tree

9" x 14" x 2"

This piece is about how nature gives and takes. By pressing the side lever, the traveler raise a apple to his mouth while a small spider emerges to catch the moving butterfly. 

 

 

 

Hello World    11" x 10" x 1"

By pressing the brass side lever, this jolly man lifts his legs to click his heels while pulling down a folded paper fan which says "hello world." This image is about being present in the world and enjoy all that life has to offer.

 

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Joy Diver       8" x 13" x 1"

Finding joy is so important to feeling alive and positive.  With the sense of discovery, the bathing beauty gently floats down to the magical seascape.  When the lever is pressed, this mechanical picture reveals the word "joy" in the white coral. 

 

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Join Me      8" x 12" x 1"

This mechanical picture was made to celebrate the act of joining; whether in  marriage, partnership or creative thought.  By pushing the side lever, the floral fan opens to reveal the words "join me".