What is Steampunk?
Steampunk is an unique mixture of Victorian style, Science Fiction & Futurism. Steampunk uses the Victorian era of steam power as a template for its futuristic and often amazing artworks. The combination is currently being demonstrated on fashion, art and jewelry to great affect.
"Historically, this period [The industrial revolution] saw the development of many key aspects of the modern world (mechanized manufacturing, extensive urbanization, telecommunications, office life and mass-transit), and steampunk uses this existing technology and structure to imagine an even more advanced 19th century, often complete with Victorian-inspired wonders like steam-powered aircraft and mechanical computers."
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Steampunk Art
Below are the works of French Steampunk artist Pierre Matter. Matter uses copper, bronze, brass, & steel to make his amazing creations. The pieces reflect a love for antique steam power mixed with animal force. Enjoy.
French artist Pierre Matter.
Steampunk Bar in LA
The main bar at The Edison, LA
The Edison is a Steampunk bar based in LA and once contained a former private power plant. The space uses mechanical gears, tanks and other artifacts that yield an antique feel to the space.
"The Edison has a dress code. No athletic wear. The lounge is dedicated to “a return to style… The Edison itself is place to visit and explore some of L.A.’s history. We encourage you to explore fashion and style when you come and visit us. Would you have it any other way?"
Image & review Via: http://wyrdstuff.com/?p=817
Steampunk Fashion
Steampunk emerged in the late 80s and 90s as a culture combining the Victorian use of steam-power and futuristic design ideas. It brings to life the dreams of H.G. Wells and other early Science Fiction writers. The images of Steampunk fashion below capture the genre's love of the time-period.
Steampunk Mask
Image Via: http://dandiggler.deviantart.com/art/Steampunk-Fashion-Shoot-I-188766606
Steampunk fashion is often shown with mechanical parts and goggle/leather masks that are a trademark of the time.
Steampunk Gadgets
Steampunk Guitar
Steampunk Gameboy
Steampunk Gamboy via: http://www.ubergizmo.com/2010/01/game-boy-gets-steampunk-mod/
"I believe that Steampunk is more than just brass and watchparts. It's finding a way to combine the past and the future in an aesthetic pleasing yet still punkish way. It's living a life that looks old-fashioned, yet speaks to the future. It's taking the detritus of our modern technological society and remaking it into useful things. Join me as I search for items for my house that combine the scientific romanticism of the Victorians with our real present and imagined future."
From: http://thesteampunkhome.blogspot.com/
More information about the Steampunk genre: http://www.tor.com/blogs/2009/10/steampunk-101
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