Melanie Tomlinson of England, creates wonderful Automata, Illustrations and Jewelry out of painted tin! She takes inspiration from Nature, Romania, and Folklore. "Some of the tableaux are automated with the movement hidden inside the piece and some are static. I like the element of surprise that happens when you discover a small handle, that when turned brings the piece to life. Many of the tableaux sit on top of a box which has a printed interior. The boxes are not obvious at first, but when discovered, can become secret hiding places for personal artefacts."
