Beautiful Miniature models by Szymon Klimek
‘For me the Victorian era is about combining engineering with art,’ Polish engineer Szymon Klimek said. ‘Back then the engineer was an artist’. Beautiful Miniature models by Szymon Klimek
Miniature models by Szymon Klimek
Talented Polish engineer Szymon Klimek combines art and engineering in his works, creating models of the early 20th century cars, trains, steam engines and fancy carriages. But the interesting thing is that any product easily fits a regular wine glass. To the beautiful miniature models made of very thin sheets of copper and steel, the author gives the desired shape and fastens together with glue. Meanwhile, the creation can take up to two months of hard work. According to Szymon Klimek, his work is at the intersection of decorative, engineering, and jewelry. Also, Szymon Klimek prefers to keep his miniatures in wine glasses.
‘When I first had the idea I was surprised when it appeared possible,’ he said. ‘I try to give them as much detail as possible’ – says Klimek
They take two months to make and finished designs, which are no more than 8cm long, are sealed in a wine glass for protection.
Beautiful Miniature models by Szymon Klimek
The 55-year-old Pole spends hours gently bending brass and steel into position and giving every millimeter of surface intricate detail
The engineer manipulates paper thin pieces of metal into shape and sticks it together with glue to create the miniature replicas
‘What I do is a cross between decorative arts, engineering and jewellery,’ said Szymon, from Poznan in Poland
Polish engineer Szymon Klimek
Last year Szymon built four miniature Victorian steam engines, complete with electric motor
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