Stephane Halleux
October 27, 2009 // Art + Design + Technology







What do you get when you mix the older films of Jean-Pierre Jeunet with the gothic creativity of Tim Burton? I think it would roughly add up to the amazing sculptures of Stephane Halleux. These amazing sculptures are crafted from bits of leather and all kinds of off found objects, things that from another time that have been put together to create these little beauties. It’s crazy how much attention and detail go into these, and they all look they should be characters in some kind of crazy steampunk, stop-motion movie set in a Triplet of Bellesville universe.

Definitely take 10 minutes to go through all of the images and be prepared to wipe the drool off of your keyboard. I would kill to own one of these!

Bobby

  1. dear lord!
    f_cking amazing!
    and i am just to start a little steampunk project with a friend! excellent inspiration! and sooo gooood!

    Comment by Tomas — October 27, 2009 #

  2. They remind me of the giant marionettes used by France’s Royal de Luxe street theatre company. Have you seen pics of their recent performance in Germany? It’s absolutely mind-blowing.

    http://thewifeofanartist.blogspot.com/2009/10/mind-blown.html

    Comment by the wife of an artist — October 27, 2009 #

  3. Do you happen to know the size of some of these models?

    Comment by Michael — October 27, 2009 #

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  5. Love at first sight!

    They could also be characters in an Edward Gorey story! I want them too!

    Comment by Angelica — October 27, 2009 #

  6. wow, just wow.
    i most definitely want to see those things animated.
    i’ve seen plenty of found object sculptures by now, but the addition of sewn leather really makes those unique…

    Comment by thomas — October 28, 2009 #

  7. I was first introduced to Steampunk in the PC game “ARCANUM”. I loved it then and find myself searching for more. Is any of this stuff a possible reality?

    Comment by Charlie — November 6, 2009 #

  8. I LOVE these!! I am actually blown away by these!! CP, did you see? Head to Scott’s FB.

    Comment by Pange — November 6, 2009 #

  9. Frankly, these creations are Brilliant! As a robot builder myself, i was taught it must serve practical purposes. It’s nice to remember some people create for viewing pleasures. These are pure inspiration for generations. Keep up the good work!

    Comment by James St.John — November 7, 2009 #

  10. Number 9 :D

    Comment by S — November 7, 2009 #

  11. the last one reminds me of The Triplets of Bellville

    Comment by Nicole — November 7, 2009 #

  12. I was thinking the same thing, Les triplettes de Belleville.

    Comment by Kate — November 7, 2009 #

  13. Wicked art work… Thanks for sharing

    Comment by Jonathan | EnlightenYourDay.com — November 8, 2009 #

  14. Rocket Skates……awesome.

    Comment by Aaron — November 8, 2009 #

  15. Great use of recycling to make awesome art!!!!

    Comment by Lisa — November 9, 2009 #

  16. Nice ! And by the way, it’s Jean Pierre Jeunet; not Jeunut

    Comment by Gelco — November 9, 2009 #

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  18. Brilliant!

    Comment by Schahryar Fekri — December 14, 2009 #