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I have three small works in this wonderful exhibition. Linked to the history of Blackhorse Lane, it is an international art exhibition exploring the idea of conflict in its widest sense. Gnome House and Inky Cuttlefish Studios, 7 Blackhorse Lane, Walthamstow, E17 6DS Website: www.inkycuttlefish.com The preview is Saturday 2nd April 2016: 1.30-5pm, and the Exhibition Continues: 3rd -29th April 2016 As the space will be in use by regular bookers, special viewing days have been arranged for Saturday 10th April 12-4pm, Sunday 3rd and 10th April 2-5pm. And to kick it all off there is a Masked Ball: Saturday 2nd April 2016: 6.30-11pm Eventbrite Tickets (https://art-deco-maskedball.eventbrite.co.uk ) £10 per person OR buy direct from Gnome House, Inky Cuttlefish Studios or E17 ArtHouse.

gardens of remembrance

a new home

the fallen man

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To achieve enlightenment the Dervish twirl their dance to a rhythmic pulse of music.

I was taken by the simplicity of the little motor that drives this piece. The dervish figure is in fact only a an excuse to make the motor. A homopolar motor it consists of an AA cell, three tiny magnets and a piece of wire. The wire is bent into a shape that will hold it in place as it goes on its merry dance, it does not have to be that complex to twirl. If you want to make one be warned that the wire and battery get very hot, it is effectively a short circuit on the battery, which also drains the battery fairly quickly.

for full information on how to make a homopolar motor see here:

STEAM Project: Tiny Dancers (A Homopolar Motor)