Adam Savage's Dream Diary Sculpture

Adam shares the story of one of his favorite sculptures from his past: The Somnambulist's Travel Kit. It contains an artificially aged book that Adam used to chronicle his dreams for months, along with other artifacts that would live alongside that tome. And as Adam explains, it took an accidental discovery for this sculpture to reach its potential as a piece of art.
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[@tested]

Here's a playlist of more Adam Savage Show-and-Tells, including his "Keys to Hell" sculpture! kzbin.info/aero/PLJtitKU0CAeibKjWRsIIGQ8m_aeVXoDUA

[@wyrmhand]

What was his reply after You told him that?

[@un4v41l48l3]

Where can we hear about why you don't call yourself an artist? That sounds intriguing.

[@bodhibaby5371]

OMG ADAM!!! YOU KEEP MY INNER CHILD ALIVE WITH YOUR CREATIONS...AT 55 I THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU FOR YOUR SHOW!!!XOXOXOOOXO

[@tdiron5277]

Oddly , as you told the story of the guy who found your box , I cold understand his confusion and frustration about the relict he found . Well done 👍

[@christiankilgore7765]

Adam, could you please do a tutorial on a book similar to that? I, too share the same longing for what you have, and I want to at least attempt to recreate it

[@gabe7478]

"It's the unpacking of the mind a kid does as they try to go through the detritus and the stuff of the world around them...I build these objects to bring myself back to that state of being that kid who explores and learns about the world, finding cool mysteries [along the way]." -Adam Savage, 2020 What a wonderful goal to have, to restore the wonder, awe, and pure imagination that a child has!

[@paisley4092]

i fucking love this man.

[@kevinmaher4609]

Adam really speaks quite eloquently about the experience of being a maker. Something that's helped me out has been his attitude of imperfections in a piece just being a part of that object's story.

[@JanetWilliams01]

Your quote, Matthew Pecha, really does sum up this post. And, Kevin Maher, I, too, appreciate his attitude towards imperfections, and also his desire to include some "article of the absurd" in each of his creations. The way this man thinks -- is -- just -- creative humanity at its best -- IMHO.

[@Christackleberry]

The sheer joy at describing Shane finding the box was so cool. Best part of the video!

[@johnmrudy]

I would watch the hell out of a book-binding one day build / tutorial!

[@katsumiskytower8714]

go check out the nerd forge channel :>

[@thehorriblebright]

Or Jimmy Diresta.

[@juseschrustfush]

Also sea lemon. She does a lot of different binding styles on her channel too

[@johnmrudy]

Yes! These are all great! (I still wanna see Adam give it a shot too)

[@Been.Here.Since.2007]

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[@Malakye1408]

Stories like this are the reason I still follow Adam after all these years. His excitement over the narrative that objects tell us, is very contagious. I want to see more of these older sculptures.

[@BertramMoranda]

That proposition at the end (hiding Savage Boxes in random attics) sounds like a Riddler origin story. What Adam said about using his art as a tool to trick himself back into childhood wonder what powerfully articulated, and a very beautiful thing indeed.

[@theluckyaceco]

It's almost not a sculpture as much as it is a piece of recorded performance art, I love it! One day I'd love to make something similar, one day.

[@TheElitekruemel]

let that day be tomorrow! Or atleast the next free day you have. If you fail at it, learn from it and build a next one! But give it a go!

[@theluckyaceco]

@@TheElitekruemel Thank you, your words mean more than you can ever know. Bless you.

[@TheElitekruemel]

@@theluckyaceco Let me know when you did it! :)

[@socalemeraldaztecanrhino922]

I sought out this video after I saw The Name Of The Rose yesterday. Such a great movie. The set design of the labyrinth library was just remarkable. Also, the props in that movie were exquisite, especially the books of the hidden library and those cool magnifying spectacles used by Connery's William Of Baskerville. Adam is a really gifted craftmaker. His Dream Diary Kit is truly unique. Everything he makes is spectacular.

[@wolfgartom]

Whenever I watch videos about people passionately talking about making things, I'm always struck by the urge to emulate and (to an extent) copy them, in the hopes of grasping onto some of that passion. Adam is one of the most influential of those people, and I always come away from his videos with a renewed interest in building and making.

[@TonyLey]

I absolutely LOVE this box! I have severe ADHD and apparently there's a weird thing about us loving boxes and paper. I've been fascinated by "lost texts" since I was a kid and discovered a shoebox of letters between a father and daughter as his dementia slowly erodes the quality of his writing over time. Sadly, I've lost those letters during several moves. But the influence they had on me, along with my weirdly intense need for leaving random things in little containers, hiding things behind paintings or furniture or puzzles for people to find, was immense. Ever since then I've left art, letters, pieces of journal entries and even puzzles in hotels and places I've traveled. They're all connected to one another in different ways...even my last home has several secrets waiting for those that are curious enough. This video just REALLY resonated with me and my fingers hit the keys faster than I could stop them. Thanks for always posting just the coolest stuff, being curious and showing others it's okay to just have fun and play with stuff like this. I just freaking love this!

[@sethcarson5212]

Gotta be honest. I saw "Chocolate" in the thumbnail and thought this was about a dream sculpture made of dairy. I was a solid 5 minutes in before I realized my mistake and had to start over. This is way better than a milk chocolate bust tho so I'm not complaining.

[@dpmakestuff]

This and the Voynich Manuscript. Two peas in a pod! Please share more scuplture Adam.

[@bioLarzen]

"Both the book and the movie are really worth watching" Heck, the book is even worth reading :D

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

I prefer to watch the book. I'll read the movie later.

[@the_original_Bilb_Ono]

The last movie I read was Parasite.

[@eriknodacker2262]

I think watching the book would get dull pretty quickly.

[@86fifty]

I had such a big grin on my face by the end of the video, maaan! Thank you for showing us this! Adam's such a good story-teller, we are all so lucky to live in a world where stories like this can reach hundreds of thousands of people instead of the 20+ a seasoned veteran story-teller might reach per year at the annual Feast of Yule or something.

[@GearClinkz]

This was amazing! I love the idea of building old weathered books, boxes with weird stuff in them or even electrical equipment with weird functionalities but I always get discouraged because when I do build them I can't admire them as much as I would like. Being the creator makes you aware of the creation process which takes away a good portion of the fun. As Adam said, you lose that "purity". There is nothing left to explore. More over, others don't always appreciate the effort that went into it and just overlook everything that this piece of art has to say. I would love if I could make something and then forget that I ever made it just so I can get that excitement of discovering something otherworldly and mysterious...

[@adamring3813]

i remember sitting on the couch with my brother and watching mythbusters. Best part of my childhood! thanks adam!

[@Aquila556]

The local TV channel is broadcasting mythbusters now. Twice a week I sit on the couch with my family and laugh at the explosions.

[@amerkhan4763]

Adam your philosophical outlook towards how we view the world and the objects around us is truly a marvel. Your creativity is pure genius. I’m 38 yrs old and when I grow up I want to be like you. Thank you so much for sharing this. Put glee in my heart and a smile on my face in these turbulent times we face.

[@robbieward7026]

This video gets better every time I watch it. Love you Adam, thank you for always being such an inspiration. If the world had more people like you in influential roles, true darkness would surely become a thing of the the past.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

The whole thing looks like its something that belonged to a eccentric Victorian explorer. Who went to the Dark Continent in search of King Solomon's mines & never returned. Years later their forgoten field notes mysteriously ended up at the museum & were tucked away & forgotten about. Only to be re discovered years latter by some undergraduate on a dusty storeroom shelf at the back of a museum. Yah I admit it I've watched one to many Indiana Jones type movies over the years so what! 😜

[@Jenthura]

Have you read King Solomon's Mines by H Rider Haggard? Well worth a read, and so are all the other 16 Allan Quatermain books.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

@@Jenthura Yes read them several times as a kid along with the Sherlock Holmes series, most of the works of H G Wells, Robert Louis Stevenson, Alexander Dumas, Victor Hugo & Jules Verne. When I was young I wasn't allowed to play with other kids. & had *very* abusive birth father & step mother so I escaped through books.

[@alalalala57]

Man, an Indiana Jones prequel would be awesome.

[@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980]

@@alalalala57 I think if my memory serves me correctly, that they did an entire series called. The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones in the 90s or early 2000's. That did cover Indiana Jones's early life & misadventures. I vaguely remember seeing it on TV, but it wasn't very successful so it didn't last to long on air.

[@alalalala57]

@@itwasagoodideaatthetime7980 Oh I know about that. I mean a direct prequel. Basically the adventure that made Indiana Jones who he was right before Raiders.

[@0pticalPrime]

This is beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Your excitement of items is magical and I can’t get enough of it.

[@Sheridantank]

This is pretty damn cool. I would use a box/drawer like that as an organizer type thing and decoratively. It has a great vintage look.

[@mattjenkins7216]

This has been my favorite episode of in the cave yet. I love the red box, the story of it's creation, but most especially the story of it's discovery by a colleague of his. Fantastic!!

[@prsoul1965]

Listening to your story transported me back to my childhood. I am the youngest in a family of 3, and the only boy. Loved my toys and boy did I have allot. trains, planes matchbox and hot wheels action figures a plenty. And many adventures to add. In the 10 minutes of your video I traveled through that time and back and had to rewatch your video. Thanks for your the mental journey of my past. Your dream diary is awesome.

[@hologeni]

Hi Adam. I´m an artsudent in Switzerland. And this is just amazing! I think I will present this at my school. Just a great Art lesson! keep it up

[@nielsniels18]

We need a one day build of this kind of sculpture for sure!

[@2adamast]

Or as a one year build

[@nielsniels18]

@@2adamast I can live with that

[@TomsBackyardWorkshop]

Great idea but this kind of thing takes a long time to bring together.

[@plasticarcade]

I really love watching these show and tells of your art, old things are a passion of mine as well, I have always been fascinated with history and more importantly the objects from that history... this reminds me of a project I did recently for a friend of mine his wife is a Harry Potter fan he wanted me to make a wand that was an heirloom handed down, I just remember their faces when they opened it, she said she felt as though it had fallen out of Hogwarts and into their lap. They had commended on he detail that had been added, letters stored in the box and old scrapings on the inside. So I can appreciate this kind of art it is my favorite kind, it’s a form of sculpture that tells a story and I can’t 5ink of better art form, plus as a maker you get to use all your knowledge and skills to create something TrueType unique special...thank you for sharing your art and it’s history, absolutely beautiful.

[@FluffyKittenofMordor]

You are *totally* an artist, Adam. If this doesn't belong in a museum someday with a lengthy explanation of your crafty intentions, it'll be a lost to humanity.

[@DaneDavenport]

I imagine a video with Adam about binding and aging an old book like this would inspire many more works of art in the world.

[@romywhite290]

"no box should be solely utilitarian" that explains why I often keep random dice in my makeup box, and why it doesn't feel right any other way.

[@LauraDelvecchio]

What a professional (of what? idk...) you have to be... to create an object that you use to fool even yourself. This is why I love you, Adam Savage. You're my hero.

[@MathijsHeideveld86]

Adam, You've inspired me so much. I've been larping for a while, gathering a lot of props in the process. Recently I also got a lot of woodworking tools and started doing some stuff on our house. Your philosophy on everything needs a home really got me thinking, and I am now designing game appropriate boxes, cases and other ways to carry or transport each and every single prop. Once the house is ready, I will actually have the skills to start making all these boxes and cases.

[@mari-atonjalkanen9920]

Great story Adam! I have keeping dream diary for over 40 years and I receive info what is to come. My interpretation of the doll´s arm in the box is that your subconsciousness wants you to remember that you are a co-creator with your I AM-presence. You are the physical arm of your Spirit. This text is for your friend who was so taken by your creation, it is from Ask Your Angels book/ The Angel Oracle: "Connect through a Book, Record Film, TV or Art. If you choose this event (card) the angels will come to you throught someone else´s creative work. It could be a book you are reading. A film may give you just the story you need to hear. A painting or a dance may be so full of angelic connection that it infects you with its joy. Something out there has been created A THOUSAND years ago, or it may be as new as yesterday. Out there in the world something is waiting to talk to you something created for you. Trust that the angels will wing it your way." Ask Your Angels is from Ballantine Books.

[@theferalmaker]

People are taking notes of their dreams to understand themselves better - Adam is building an amazing prop with it and fills it with his own personality - it's your dedication which I admire so much. Thank you for being so inspiring!

[@carsonb.7581]

To date, this is my favorite thing to have built this far! I am obsessed with the idea of making something like this and moreso of fun something like this. I love obscure history where both the history and the stories are seemingly so near and yet just out of reach. I love the sublime that comes with this work of art.

[@YanYan-zu8dc]

Increible, es bueno ver que sigues compartiendo tus manias. Ese sentimiento es genial, ese diario de sueños que creaste es un gran objeto, y esa experiencia que te describieron es algo muy sastifactorio, yo estoy estudiando para aprender la ciencia quimica en su mayor parte y me desperto tambien ese sentimiento de hacer algo que despierte el misterio o la intriga que antes sentia por esta, por ahora, crear cosas como pendientes que tengan un aire misterioso e intrigante pero poco a poco me estoy dando cuenta que mientras mas cosas aprendo mas ganas me dan de hacer cosas parecidas, inscripciones, artefactos y esas cosas. Ese diario que hiciste es una fraccion de lo que es tu persona y un espejo a tu vision, muchas gracias por compartir algo tan especial con nosotros. You are great Adam, never change and thanks for all what you have done Sorry for not writing in english it is not mi first language and i suck at explaining some things so if i translated it, part of what i meant would be lost.

[@digitaIgorilla]

I totally get the enthusiasm and excitement at that realisation. Exquisite.

[@mikeparker3865]

That was such a cool story. It's rare to get that kind of honest unsolicited response to something that you've done. That must have been so awesome to hear your friend say that.

[@et2neoh]

I think this video just captures so much of the joy of being a maker. Being able to create experiences for other people is what drives us to build wonderful objects and I'm so happy that a video like this exists to convey that feeling

[@larsthorsen4660]

As much as I love the practical things Adam builds, or the replica props or any of that stuff - It's these boxes that really appeal to me!!

[@1000dots]

This is so fun. The keys to hell was too. My dad used to have an old train carriage on his property that was full of all sorts of weird science equipment and photo enlargers and boxes of books (at one point he bought all of the old science equipment from a closing down school auction). My sister and I spent forever digging through the boxes and restacking them to get deeper into the pile until we'd walled ourselves in with boxes. There were boxes with 6 inch diameter 1 1/2 inch thick lenses and old books my dad had kept of astrological birth charts he had drawn up for people and boxes full of gemstones. And being a train carriage there were hatches in the floor with the way blocked by pipes and the little guard's cabin with all sorts of knobs and valves and funny little pressure cylinders. These sculptures feel like exploring the train again. I hope there will be more.

[@kaball6545]

This is the type of thing I’ve made many times and you hit the right spot with using your mystery experience to make an object to give others the same mystery experience

[@leostarrs-cunningham8576]

Beautiful - especially the story of your friend finding it, unknowing of it's actual history, and constructing one all himself. Love it!

[@randy-9842]

Adam ! I love this story. It reminds me of rummaging around in my Great Uncle's house back in the late 50's and 60's. It was two stories, but it also had a cellar complete with work benches and an old coal chute, plus a "first" attic AND a "second" attic above the first one (boy, was that window high up!). There was a large winding staircase that sort of wrapped around his baby grand piano up to the second story that was finished as a wholly contained apartment. His bedroom was also on the second floor but somewhat separate. There was a second staircase; very narrow, very steep, and rather dark (shhhh... it was a secret that only my little brother and I knew about, umm hmm!) that ran from the cellar, up past the kitchen with a nearly hidden doorway behind the stove, then to the closet in his bedroom and then up to the "first" (or lower) attic. His detached garage had a dirt floor and was filled to the open rafters with wonderful oil/dirt/rubber tire/chemical smells. Oh, man, did my brother and I have fun rummaging through his early 1900's (late 1800's?) house and his stuff. He never complained and even seemed to enjoy it. Wow, what memories! Good golly, I did enjoy your tale and wish I could have found your red box! On a side note, if you do read this, what brown ink did you use? I've found my way back into fountain pen rabbit hole and, for some unexplained reason, really enjoy numerous brown inks. ( Sailor BunguBox's "Piano Mahogany" and "SBRE Brown" (bottled by Akkerman's) Inks specifically, though there are many more. Noodler's "Manjiro Nakahama Whaleman's Sepia" probably has the coolest background and some rather interesting properties!) Thanks for this one!

[@captaindantastic6340]

*Applause* for the realisation and telling of purpose and experience!!

[@TeChM4NuAloJuNkiE]

Every single box Adam have made is craaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy

[@nordicnugz]

I'm happy to hear someone else had the same experience I did when trying to dream journal. I read somewhere that dream journaling helps you remember your dreams, which is a step to learning how to lucid dream. So I started doing it. And much like you, I started getting really good at remembering them. So much so, that I could identify individual dreams in separate sleep cycles. However, I began to feel less and less rested, so eventually, I stopped. Thinking back now, I realize, remembering dreams probably takes a certain amount of work on the brain... which is the opposite of sleeping.

[@samesong]

THIS is my new all time favourite Adam Savage thing. It's beautiful. You are. Thank You

[@isaiahholland2776]

might be the best video I've ever watched. You described a love I've had but never been able to express. I remember rooting around in my grandpa's basement learning about him through all his stuff he had in dressers and closets. Love you bro

[@alanlittlemoon8194]

Best ten minutes of A. Savage ever.

[@jpcirb]

My sister bought a very old country estate from the late 19th century for her home and we found a note in the walls during renovations they were doing that was discussing the apparitions that resided in the house which also mentioned a second note that we have never been able to find. It has provided plenty of spine shivers for my nephew.

[@HaggisFist]

Love that thought of finding something that piques the child-like interest of mystery. Hadn’t realized that’s what I’ve been searching for, for quite some time. Beautiful sentiments.

[@mitsukowalker5831]

My absolute favorite of all your vids! This has been a ''dream of mine" (for decades)...you just put it into reality. Thanks

[@oj3311]

please, please, PLEASE do more of these. They are great!

[@graefx]

The concept being these sculptures really recontextualizes my mentality and relationship to art and my narrow minded view on what constitutes a "sculpture" I remember in class the critiques and explanations and thought processes behind a piece of art, but these last two sculptures and how they create their own stories at a simple glance marries together so many disciplines to evoke an emotional response that absolutely captures that child like glee you pursued in making things. I could walk through a weird museum that just littered and covered with all these sculptures with no explanation or identification of what they were.

[@IbakonFerba]

That story of the guy finding it... I wish to experience something like it one day! It must have been amazing for both of you!

[@parrottm76262]

That must be one of the best complements you have ever received. Well done.

[@calfeggs]

That kind of feeling like a sort of magic about the world is something i can relate to from the mindset of when i was a kid. But being an adult now there isn't so much mystery in my daily experiences. Love this sculpture and its essence it brings back that nostalgia for me as well.

[@robertaugust7425]

The book that Adam mentions, The Name of the Rose, is really good. I found a free audio version on KZbin. It's broken into six different "videos" here. I just started, Day Two, Umberto's version of chapters in this book. Umberto Echo is a really great writer. Its very dialog driven, and that is extremely hard to do well. I had never heard of the book, or the movie before, which is kinda strange, because I grew up in the 80's, and have always been a bookish kind of person. Anyway, I just wanted to drop this note saying thanks for the book shout out. I had really been struggling lately trying to find a good read, and after doing a little author research I think I'll have plenty of Umberto's books to keep me company for awhile. Finding the audio version is like a bonus also. I love to listen to a great book while at my maker bench. I started doing a lot of paper modeling about five years ago. While I love resin model kits, they are so expensive. I found paper modeling thank God. There are plenty of free models, in every genre imaginable, online to download and print for many lifetimes of modeling, and they are just as much a challenge to create and detail, but at pennies on the dollar when compared to plastic models. Thanks again for the great book!

[@sibsbubbles]

If there was a deck of cards in that box, it would have the appearance of something that belonged to Dai Vernon or something; a traveler and knowledge gatherer in his own way as well. Pretty interesting idea, Adam. Loved the story at the end.

[@looseleafpage5784]

This is possibly my favorite thing you've made/posted, thank you so much for sharing! I want to see more of the world this box resides in.

[@charlesjhemphilliii4792]

I'm totally fanboying out. I have always been envious of your creativity. But after seeing this video, I see you in a new light! I started doing the same thing, writing down my dreams in 1975 and by 2000 I had several volumes. It was just like you said more details more vivid the dreams. In 2001 I got into a big argument with my girlfriend and when I came home she was gone and my dreams were in the fire place. I never started again but I encourage young people at Church especially when I taught children's Sunday school. Seeing your video reminds me of the stories from my brain. I love SCIENCE FICTION. I read it and I was in MY OWN ship or on the surface of a planet my MIND MADE. Let's face it the brain has better bgi (BRAIN GENERATED IMAGERY ):) THANKYOU! :)

[@MaxxSteele]

The man NEVER ceases to amaze me.

[@ProjectThunderclaw]

This sort of thing, when done on purpose, is sometimes known as a "glamourbomb". Strictly speaking, that term describes a magical practice intended to raise "ambient glamour" and foster belief in the impossible. But regardless of why you're doing it, it's a way to create wonder in a way no other art form really can, and I'm absolutely smitten with it.

[@joshvanhyfte1901]

Priceless. Wonderful. Thanks for sharing. Nice to hear words spoken about one's ingenious vision.

[@Ninkendad]

This might be one of my favorite things I have seen you build. Its story is awesome, thank you for sharing!

[@jasonmccoy258]

Such a beautiful explanation of the thought process behind such a beautiful piece of art.

[@joeleustice]

Wow... one of my favorite videos yet! Keep 'em coming. That's why I love this channel.

[@fraali]

These sculpture show and tells are so inspiring

[@cakastas]

This is such an amazing art piece. I work in archives and run across old books like that all the time. They are beautiful, mystic objects and I would love to be able to recreate one as you have!!!!!!

[@andyaitken4243]

One word to explain Shane’s surprised and quizzical experience with the box.....wow. Nothing makes sense with art, whether it be modern or ancient but I love that anything Adam makes is meant to look old and not pristine.

[@jjtimmins2302]

Adam, you have inspired me! While I am a Maker (on a limited basis), I never considered myself the artsy type, but this kind of creation is definitely a rare art form. I am dreaming up a sculpture, a contraption, and a mystery inspired by this now. A piece of art to be found, and investigated, and questioned by a very limited audience... Please tell us you have more, similar beautiful and intriguing works as this and your Keys To Hell!

[@alfredb2036]

Fantastic! More sculpture show and tells, please!

[@JeghedderThomas]

An artist's perfect experience of sharing their work. Nice!

[@jackbennett9040]

I'd love to see all your sculptures! Make it a series please!!

[@PeteRondeau]

That's funny.. I remember a previous video where Adam showed off the Cutting Blade drawer where I saw that weird thing in the middle and thought, "wait, what was that!" but then with no explanation the drawer was closed, the scene changed. Thank you for clearing up that dangling loose end.

[@Rookie_Rockounding]

This was brilliant. Honestly, what a well rounded story. I loved it.

[@eternalmiasma5586]

I’d love to see more of these types of sculptures! I love sculptures that could also be considered props in a way. I’ve been thinking about making one based around the Cthulhu mythos

[@tomzeeman]

Best story I heard in days!! And what a beautiful looking thing!

[@DarkDondi]

Best story I have heard in a long long time. Almost choked on my water in the final part. Nice work Adam! Stay healthy and do not hold back on your stories!!

[@LindaSmith-vq1br]

Thank you so much for sharing your treasure. I so get why you built it and why you got such a kick out of your coworker’s reaction. Well done!

[@timcarter1164]

Awesome episode. Killer story. Might be my favorite one you've told yet. How cool is it that you got such a pure reaction. You couldn't buy that.

[@Chill1332]

I never would have thought of this as a 'sculpture'. But it totally is an amazing piece of art! I know exactly what you mean. It's so fun creating things that have a STORY to them. Wanting the onlooker to wonder and speculate. I am just now getting into dioramas or 'dollhouses' (which as a young person I thought were dumb) but it's that STORY TELLING that comes with it that makes it so fun. Building a world, building character, building a narrative! I LOVE this creation that you have built. Out of all the amazing things you make here, this has to be one of my very favorites!

[@jamesperrin3762]

Best show and tell so far

[@ic7846]

I keep beeing so amazed at how you are able to convey and word certain feelings and situations so accurately!! Time and time again I'm able to explain certain feelings or situations better to people and to myself because of watching your video's!

[@francesk.9738]

I love these videos looking at the more artistic pieces Adams created. His mind is such a beautiful place and the explanations of how he views and creates art are amazing to hear.

[@Robinwinghood]

I feel like there's the idea for an amazing interactive gallery show here. Like, set a bunch of artists/makers the task to create 'an old, lost object' that can stand up to people touching it and rooting around with it, then arrange them all in a kind of set, or an old set of rooms that feel archaeological, or like they're a bit lost to time. Then just let small groups loose in the space to root around and explore it all.

[@ImperialKneazle]

An amazing work of art, and a brilliant - and moving - story, thank you so much for sharing it x

[@codyhanson2528]

Those are the kinds of visceral experiences I’ve always strived for my viewers to have when seeing my work. I have a secret piece of work that consists of thirty sculptures hidden in nature, hidden so well that no one will likely ever see it. But if someone does they’re going to have there mind blown, and possibly run away out of fear 😂 The only thing is I have no way of knowing if it ever does, and I’m okay with that!

[@ZerqTM]

Adam Savage should totally do a chtulu mythos inspired bag...like what would someone slowly being driven to madness by eldritch horrors.. carry in their bag... maybe a chronicle of nightmares.. strange devices and ritualistic texts... odd artifacts.. I wanna see something like that! Love Adams stuff its so cool

[@bobtoerge5497]

I just love this story and you are right that what you created,did what it was made for. WONDERFUL

[@breadbutt]

this might be my favorite story from Adam Savage. I have a long history of doing things (like leaving objects in places that would be confusing) to make people wonder. I love the idea of coming across something or seeing something happen that just makes you wonder, "what the hell?"

[@DanteGrizia]

im loving adams taste for things every day a little bit more

[@Ohio_etsu-masu]

This is just brilliant. You are a treasure of a man and a priceless being. I'm in love with this video now.

[@blufromage13]

somnambulist has been my favorite word since the 4th grade when my teacher Mrs Vlacek would encourage my precociousness with a word of the day at recess. Teaching me etymology while kids played kickball has made me the middle-aged adult I am today

[@modularcuriosity]

What brilliant piece and amazing story.

[@ColinUnderwood]

Loved it! Syncronistically I'm working on a routine for my magic performances using an old journal dairy exactly like yours! The suitcase has triggered a whole presentation for a there show where I go through the memorabilia in the suitcase. Each item will have a human story ,from my past, family or just fictional. Thanks mate.

[@michielkruijff895]

Like the Keys to Hell, this scultpure is just mind-bogglingly evocative and brilliant. Adam, I'm a big fan of you and your work, but this and the Keys to Hell sculptures made me realize I'm actually the biggest fan of how your brain works.

[@Calumetto]

Beautiful! I knew you were a fossicker of eternity -- just didn't know you'd raised it to an art form. Thanks for the video. It buoyed this dusty heart.

[@anriroze11]

I love this type of art. I'm obsessed

[@brian554xx]

You are a beautiful human being. Please continue to affect the world!