Create an Edward Gorey-style illustration featuring a whimsical, retro-styled robotic figure with exaggerated simplicity. Use meticulous cross-hatching to add texture and shadow to the figure's smooth surfaces and mechanical components, creating a sense of depth and subtle detail. The character should stand with an emotionless and rigid posture, capturing Gorey’s signature minimal expressiveness. Keep the background minimal, with only subtle hints of texture or simple patterns to enhance the surreal feeling of stillness and isolation. Incorporate small symbolic motifs around the character, such as a winding clock or a tiny perched bird, to suggest a hidden narrative or evoke nostalgia. The overall composition should blend whimsy and unease, evoking both playfulness and a quiet, eerie calm.