This sculpture contemplates the symbiotic relationship of air transformed into energy which in turn creates life force. The Dragon's Breath forces air / steam into the oscillating Steam Engine, which in turn incubates the dragon's eggs as the rest of the dragon family guard and protect the new life form.
This is a miniature oscillating steam machine, made out of gems, gold and silver.
I don’t actually know where or why the creative process starts, except that I enjoy making it. It’s got to be for the love, if nothing else.
This is about 230 hours of work.
View from above showing the golden ball.
Angled view of Dragon's Breath.
Edge on view of the conrod and flywheel.
Side view.
Front view of the conrod side.
Front view of the flywheel side.
