amechanicalmind
Chicago, Illinois ·
amechanicalmind
Watch Parts Jewelry & Art by Justin Gershenson GatesChicago, Illinois 1730 Sales On Etsy since 2011
Announcement
Our sculptures have been featured on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/02/11/171734095/what-is-it-about-emily
Daily Mail UK: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2246575/Justin-Gershenson-Gates-turns-creepy-crawlies-works-art-using-old-watches-bulbs.html
Colossal: http://thisiscolossal.com/?s=gershenson-gates
Cnet: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57552779-1/artist-creates-stunning-insects-from-old-watch-parts/
The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/21/5634770/gershenson-gates-steampunk-insects-clockwork-sculptures
Visit our website http://www.amechanicalmind.com for news, special features, and promotions!
Become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/amechanicalmind for sneak peeks at the newest items and for special deals!
Announcement
Our sculptures have been featured on NPR:
http://www.npr.org/blogs/krulwich/2013/02/11/171734095/what-is-it-about-emily
Daily Mail UK: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2246575/Justin-Gershenson-Gates-turns-creepy-crawlies-works-art-using-old-watches-bulbs.html
Colossal: http://thisiscolossal.com/?s=gershenson-gates
Cnet: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-57552779-1/artist-creates-stunning-insects-from-old-watch-parts/
The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2014/4/21/5634770/gershenson-gates-steampunk-insects-clockwork-sculptures
Visit our website http://www.amechanicalmind.com for news, special features, and promotions!
Become a Facebook fan at http://www.facebook.com/amechanicalmind for sneak peeks at the newest items and for special deals!
Reviews
Clive Dupree on Jul 6, 2018
Amazing workmanship and attention to detail. Such a tiny, beautiful, and intricate work of art! Also, fast (sent the same day!) and safe shipping! Great artist and fantastic customer service!
Major Mike on Jun 26, 2018
It looks great, no issues with that, but was a bit surprised by how small and super light it is, feels way to fragile to wear all the time. Also, while not entirely a deal breaker, the highly visible "weld" points were a bit surprising for something so small and light. Overall, a great piece and clever art, but purely from a "value" and "aesthetic" purposes, left some things to be desired.
Ryosue Oe on Jun 5, 2018
I love this sculpture.I respect the creator.He is one of the best artist in the world.
About
Ethereal Beauty in Mechanical Parts
I am Justin Gershenson-Gates, the thinker and assembler behind A Mechanical Mind. The grandson of a railroad man, the son of a gearhead, my life has been filled with all things mechanical. As a child, I would take my toys apart in order to see how they worked, but was never able to put them back together again. Now, I take dead old watches from the top drawers of the world, and rearrange their bits and widgets into whimsical designs.
My aim is to show the beauty of the mechanical world, a place generally hidden from the public behind metal and glass. My pieces display the more delicate and ephemeral side of gears, rather than the cold, hard factory feel they normally portray. Please contact me at jmg [!at] amechanicalmind.com or jmg.amechanicalmind [!at] gmail.com with any questions you may have.
Shop members
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Justin Gershenson-Gates
Owner, Thinker And Assembler
I am Justin Gershenson-Gates, the thinker and assembler behind A Mechanical Mind. The grandson of a railroad man, the son of a gearhead, my life has been filled with all things mechanical.
Shop policies
Here you can find whimsical recycled jewelry to wear while riding your bike down the longest hill in town.
Designed by a mind whose gears never cease grinding away (especially at night, right before bedtime) these tiny treasures hopefully inspire ooohs, ahhhs, and a bit of the old neatos!
Every gear and part on these pieces is hand picked, placed, and soldered together. These are not just old watches hot glued to a chain. These are truly unique and every single one has its own life, personality and original story within the "towns of the world."
Accepted payment methods
- Accepts Etsy Gift Cards and Etsy Credits
- Money Order
- Other Method
Returns and exchanges
That being said, if there is something defective with the item upon receipt, please contact us and we will make things right.
Payment
Shipping
International packages are shipped using USPS priority (generally 6-10 business days) insured. 6-10 days is average, although in some cases due to customs inspections, delivery can be delayed by as much as several weeks. Tracking information is not available with this basic shipping option. The number that is provided is a customs identifier number, not a tracking number. We understand international shipping is expensive, so please contact us if you would prefer a non-trackable, uninsured shipping method (not the safest method, and may result in lost packages). IF YOU ARE AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER, PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL CUSTOMS (DUITES) FEES IMPOSED BY YOUR IMPORTING COUNTRY . *****ALL INTERNATIONAL BUYERS MUST PROVIDE A TELEPHONE NUMBER FOR CUSTOMS.*****
We cannot wait for you to have your items in hand, so purchases will ship the next day in most cases. In some cases, we ship same day.