{"id":58,"date":"2026-11-04T02:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-11-04T02:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=58"},"modified":"2026-11-05T04:30:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-05T04:30:59","slug":"marvelous-machines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=58","title":{"rendered":"Marvelous Machines"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-background has-text-color has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-9dcaff81 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"color:#172d40;background-color:#faf9f5;padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:56px;padding-left:24px\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/plumii-banner.png\" alt=\"The Isle of Plumii \u2014 return home\" style=\"width:386.4px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-group is-content-justification-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-5289673c wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-bottom:28px\"><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.588), 20px);line-height:1.65\"><strong>Kit Plumridge<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.098), 15px);line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=53\">ART &amp; PAINTINGS<\/a> &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=30\">The islanders<\/a> &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=56\">Words &amp; Music<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=58\">Marvelous Machines<\/a> &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/#artist\">About Kit<\/a> &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/#residency\">Residency<\/a> &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/#commissions\">Commissions<\/a><\/p><\/div><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/\">\u2190 Back to the Isle<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=56\">Words &amp; Music \u2192<\/a><\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-julius-sans-one-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(24.034px, 1.502rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.565), 40px);\">Marvelous Machines<\/h1><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">Mechanical mischief from the workshop of Kitonius V. Plumii.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"#drawing-machines\">DRAWING MACHINES<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#slot-machine\">SLOT MACHINE<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#wizard-pinball\">WIZARD PINBALL<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#pachinko\">PACHINKO DUKEBOX<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"#clockwork-crest\">CLOCKWORK CREST<\/a><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-33e7b113 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"#drawing-machines\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-steampress.png\" alt=\"Steampress \u2014 Automatic Drawing Machine \u2014 view details\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:240px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"#drawing-machines\">Steampress \u2014 Automatic Drawing Machine<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"#slot-machine\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-roxy-proxy.png\" alt=\"Roxy &amp; Proxy \u2014 Slot Machine \u2014 view details\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:240px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"#slot-machine\">Roxy &amp; Proxy \u2014 Slot Machine<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"#wizard-pinball\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-wizard-pinball.png\" alt=\"Wizard Pinball \u2014 view details\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:240px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"#wizard-pinball\">Wizard Pinball<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"#pachinko\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-pachinko-dieselpunk.png\" alt=\"Pachinko Dieselpunk Jukebox \u2014 view details\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:240px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"#pachinko\">Pachinko Dieselpunk Jukebox<\/a><\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"#clockwork-crest\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-clockwork-crest.png\" alt=\"Clockwork Crest \u2014 view details\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:240px\"\/><\/a><\/figure><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"#clockwork-crest\">Clockwork Crest<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.65\">Choose a machine above to jump to its story. Click its larger photograph below for a close-up.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-035b4bfa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#84928e;border-width:1px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-julius-sans-one-font-family\" id=\"drawing-machines\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.082), 30px);\">Drawing Machines<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-167b6e34 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\"><figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aedcc0be0bd9&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aedcc0be0bd9\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-steampress.png\" alt=\"Steampress \u2014 Automatic Drawing Machine \u2014 artwork by Kit Plumridge\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:400px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">A drawing appears, line by deliberate line, while the machine gets on with the strangely absorbing business of making it. Kit\u2019s automatic drawing machines turn the act of drawing into a performance of its own.<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">The workshop includes polar-graph drawing devices associated with Hobson Pinqney, the Biking Viking. This is where the demonstrations, close-ups and films of the drawing process will live.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=30#character-viking\">Meet Hobson Pinqney \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-794e3cfa wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Steam Press - Polargraph\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vj7lU1VIIa0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nil Carborundum Illegitimi Sunt\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6_lJ2z11V9Y?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-035b4bfa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#84928e;border-width:1px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-julius-sans-one-font-family\" id=\"slot-machine\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.082), 30px);\">The Marvelous Slot Machine<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-167b6e34 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\"><figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aedcc0be13a0&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aedcc0be13a0\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-roxy-proxy.png\" alt=\"Roxy &amp; Proxy \u2014 Slot Machine \u2014 artwork by Kit Plumridge\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:400px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\"><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">Kit\u2019s \u201cVillage Of The Sun\u201d slot-machine artwork brings the fairground into the island\u2019s mechanical world. A cabinet, a performance, and an excellent excuse to pull a lever.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">A filmed demonstration and the story of its construction will be added here. This is an artwork showcase\u2014not an online gambling game.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-035b4bfa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#84928e;border-width:1px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-julius-sans-one-font-family\" id=\"wizard-pinball\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.082), 30px);\">Wizard Pinball<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-167b6e34 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\"><figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aedcc0be1976&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aedcc0be1976\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-wizard-pinball.png\" alt=\"Wizard Pinball \u2014 artwork by Kit Plumridge\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:400px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">The Wizard of Theremin has more than one way to disturb the silence. Alongside his sound box sits the Pinball Wizard machine: another meeting of music, movement and an imagination with very little respect for the instruction manual.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">The machine\u2019s demonstration video will belong here, beside the Wizard\u2019s character and instrument.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=30#character-wizard\">Meet the Wizard of Theremin \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-035b4bfa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#84928e;border-width:1px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-julius-sans-one-font-family\" id=\"pachinko\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.082), 30px);\">The Pachinko Dukebox<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-167b6e34 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\"><figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aedcc0be1f12&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aedcc0be1f12\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-pachinko-dieselpunk.png\" alt=\"Pachinko Dieselpunk Jukebox \u2014 artwork by Kit Plumridge\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:400px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">When the Plague Doctor is off duty, the Pachinko Dukebox offers a rather unusual diversion. Kit transformed a Japanese pachinko machine into a sound-playing artwork, with a custom Arduino-controlled sound system by Mark Estes.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">The original work includes \u201cHall Of Souls\u201d songs by Alon Goldsmith and Dale Yudelman, alongside readings of Verne, Wells and Orwell. The Doctor\u2019s world is never entirely quiet.<\/p><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/?page_id=30#character-plague\">Meet the Plague Doctor \u2192<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color is-layout-flow wp-container-core-group-is-layout-035b4bfa wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-color:#84928e;border-width:1px;padding-top:20px;padding-right:20px;padding-bottom:20px;padding-left:20px\"><h2 id=\"clockwork-crest\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-julius-sans-one-font-family\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.082), 30px);font-weight:400\">Clockwork Crest<\/h2><div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-167b6e34 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:36%\"><figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;6aedcc0be24dd&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"6aedcc0be24dd\" class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--pointerdown=\"actions.preloadImage\" data-wp-on--pointerenter=\"actions.preloadImageWithDelay\" data-wp-on--pointerleave=\"actions.cancelPreload\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/kitplumridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/kit-machine-clockwork-crest.png\" alt=\"Clockwork Crest \u2014 artwork by Kit Plumridge\" style=\"object-fit:contain;width:100%;height:400px\"\/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-bind--aria-label=\"state.thisImage.triggerButtonAriaLabel\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.thisImage.buttonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.thisImage.buttonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:64%\"><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">A top-hatted skull, a clock and a decidedly theatrical coat of arms. Leather, metal and island symbolism, assembled with a straight face and an unreliable sense of decorum.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-left has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.65\">Click the image for a closer look.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><p class=\"has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.196), 16px);line-height:1.65\">Films from the workshop are being selected. Video and audio will be added with the relevant credits and permissions; nothing autoplays.<\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:14px;line-height:1.65\">Follow Kit on Instagram \u00b7 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kitplumridge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">@kitplumridge \u2197<\/a><\/p><p class=\"has-text-align-center has-julius-sans-one-font-family wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:13px;line-height:1.65\">\u00a9 2026 Isle of Plumii Holdings LLC. All rights reserved.<\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kit Plumridge ART &amp; PAINTINGS &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; The islanders &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; Words &amp; Music \u00b7 Marvelous Machines &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; About Kit &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; Residency &nbsp; \u00b7 &nbsp; Commissions \u2190 Back to the Isle \u00b7 Words &amp; Music \u2192 Marvelous Machines Mechanical mischief from the workshop of Kitonius V. Plumii. 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