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The Birthday Flower — Tribute to Peter Markey

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Giuseppe (Pino) Civitarese

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Peter Markey was an artist known as a creator of poetic automata. His work is known for its simplicity of drawing and use of bright colors. He did not care for realistic representation and never carved the wood he used (Cabaret Mechanical Theatre). His creations, both in wood and paper, were therefore characterized by simple and stylized forms.
Recently, Barry Falkner published in the online Automata Magazine plans for building Peter's automaton called "The Birthday Flower".
So, I would like to pay a tribute to Peter Markey by reproducing The Birthday Flower on paper, in the form of assembly kit by using the technique of "Removable Interlocking Pins" (RIPs), which allows the automaton to be assembled without glue, starting from some basic shapes very easy to build.
The Birthday Flower thus becomes a nice gift, also for Valentine's Day!
Thank you Barry and, of course, thank you Peter!

Thanks to the RIP (Removable Interlocking Pin) technology, The Birthday Flower can be assembled and disassembled several times, and can be stored and/or given away in an assembly kit.

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  1. KimSan Huynh Avatar
    KimSan Huynh

    Thank you very much for this new paper automaton.
    I think it is a nice act. Thank you, Pino! a lovely work.

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      Thanks!

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  2. Christoph Witt Avatar
    Christoph Witt

    hello Pino,

    thank you very much for this new paper automaton.
    I think it is a nice act that you have realized the paper version of an automaton by (and in memory of) Peter Markey.

    Many greetings
    Christoph

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  3. Paola Avatar
    Paola

    Thank you, Pino! a lovely work (as usual 🙂 ) and an interesting story
    Grazie
    Paola

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  4. Amy Laslow Avatar
    Amy Laslow

    Many years ago, I happened upon your amazing website. As a middle school Visual Arts and Technology Education teacher, I am constantly looking for ways to incorporate FUN, exciting and engaging learning manipulatives. I have constructed several of your designs, but my students just love Warning, Air Pockets! … the multiple movements and whimsy are genius!!! This design would be a wonderful edition and I cannot wait to complete it! THANK YOU so very much for your selfless sharing, but just letting you know that your designs have piqued the interest of many of my students inspiring them to seek further studies in engineering and design!!! As a former mechanical engineer for Rockwell International, I know the importance of having positive influences at such a young age and I am so happy to have discovered your generosity, knowledge and vision to share with my kids … Kudos and Much Thanks from Dover Air Middle School (Dover, Delaware USA)

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      paperpino

      Your warm appreciation is the “fuel” for my creativity.
      Thanks.
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  5. Ify Collins (PEPABILITY ) Avatar
    Ify Collins (PEPABILITY )

    Hi Pino.. Thanks for all the inspiration you give me with your amazing and wonderful works… GRAZIE

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      paperpino

      Thank You!

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  6. Paolo Ghidini Avatar
    Paolo Ghidini

    Thank you for the information and for this beautiful model of yours. Bye Paolo*

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  7. Miro Avatar
    Miro

    Wonderful model in its simplicity, Great immaginative work, Pino.

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  8. Chris Culpin Avatar
    Chris Culpin

    Thanks for remembering Peter Markey so well!
    Chris

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  9. Herbert Avatar
    Herbert

    Another nice model, thank you

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      Hi Herbert.
      Thanks to you for the appreciation.
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