Handcrafted Automata
Each piece is one-of-a-kind — built by hand in my Belgian workshop from recycled wood, with a good sense of humour. All items available through my Etsy shop.
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Original
The Wanderer
A hand-cranked walking figure built from recycled wood. Articulated legs and swinging arms — one turn of the crank and he's off. One of a kind.
Original
The Conversation
Two figures facing each other, both animated by a single crank. They nod, gesticulate, and seem to disagree — as figures made from scrap wood often do.
Mechanical Studies I
A series of hand-drawn mechanical studies — gear trains, cam profiles, and linkage sketches — printed on 300g cotton rag paper. Signed & numbered, edition of 30.
New
Desk Automaton No. 7
A palm-sized crank automaton — a tiny sailor raising and lowering a flag. Built for a desktop. Recycled wood, brass pin, and a great deal of patience.
The Automata Notebooks
A hand-assembled A5 zine: studio sketches, process notes, and photographs from the making of the Automata Carrousel. 48 pages, staple-bound, limited print run.
Automata Postcard Set
Set of 6 illustrated postcards featuring Geert's automata — drawn in pencil, printed on thick uncoated stock. Perfect for handwritten letters with beautiful stamps ;-)
More in the Etsy shop
New pieces are added as they leave the workshop. Follow the shop to be notified.
Open Etsy ShopCommission a piece.
Want an automaton made specifically for you — a person, an animal, a story only you know? Commissions are welcome. Lead time is usually 6–10 weeks.
- Fully custom concept & mechanism
- Built from recycled and reclaimed wood
- Hand-cranked or motorised
- Comes with a short written story about the piece
