By Paul Kagebein
The Garland County Library will be hosting a Steampunk Art Showcase on Saturday, November 10th at 3:00pm. Local artist Phillip Mothershed of Leviathan’s Art will offer a presentation on the history and technique of this unique aesthetic, and will also have multiple pieces of art on display.
Steampunk, in a nutshell, is a subgenre of science fiction that primarily focuses on steam-powered, yet technologically-advanced, machinery. Steampunk artists often incorporate these elements onto everyday objects.
Mothershed’s art involves tinkering with everything from clocks to keys to hotrods and giving it his own distinctive, Victorian-era vibe. Some items are cool conversation pieces; others are fully functional.
Many people may be familiar with this style thanks to the works of famous authors like H. G. Wells and his world in The Time Machine or Jules Verne and his 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
If learning about the fascinating steampunk style is of interest to you, be sure to register for this program in advance at www.gclibrary.com – or call 501-623-4161 or 501-922-4483 and a staff member will be glad to do it for you.
Leviathan’s Art will be giving away a piece of art randomly to one of the attendees. You must be present to win, so find your nearest steam-powered transportation and submerge yourself into a world that feels both past and future.
Paul Kagebein is the Adult Services Programmer at the Garland County Library. He likes contributing to his hometown of Hot Springs by day and thinking of ways to do so by night. He also likes good food and good movies, but who doesn’t?
