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This film by director Joey Bania explores the creative world of Blair Somerville, resident inventor, tinkerer, and self-described "organic mechanic" of Popotowai, New Zealand. It mixes elements of documentary film making with time-lapse motifs and stop motion animation.

Can Somerville be considered as the modern day Davinci? Because it sure as heck looks like it. If you are in New Zealand,  be sure to stop by Somerville's Lost Gypsy Gallery and take a tour. Till then, watch this video below: