"Automata" is a karakuri doll made in Europe from the 18th century to the 19th century. It was a collection of cutting-edge technologies of the time, and everyone who saw it was surprised, "Did the machine have a soul?"
Kazuaki Harada, an artist living in Yamaguchi Prefecture, brought the "automata" to Japan in the 21st century. Harada's work does not use cutting-edge technology, but it has a unique sense and humor.
Here, I would like to introduce some of the "automata" works produced by Mr. Harada.
■ Boil tea on the navel Automata produced by Mr. Harada "Boil tea with navel"
Not long ago, people were boiling tea on their navel when they felt "Chanchara is funny". "Boil tea with navel" is a work that reproduces the situation at that time with "automata".
It expresses "Chanchara funny"
In this work, the doll bursts into laughter just by turning the handle. The kettle lid installed on the navel also properly expresses the state of hot water on the verge of boiling.
These days, I'm so busy that I can't afford to boil tea on my navel ... It is a recommended "automata" for you who mourn like that.
Some of the works are sold at the "online shop" on Mr. Harada's website. Unfortunately, all automata are "Sold Out" at the moment. But for example, you can buy "TEDDY BEAR" and "SHOWER" postcards, so please check them out.
まわすと、びっくりしますよ！
So don't turn it!
(All images have been reprinted from his website with the consent of the author, Kazuaki Harada.)