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Monday, April 27, 2009

Roboticons!

An "i.con" by definition is a visual/graphical representation of an object or scene or person or abstraction. Inspired from the popular "emoticons" used in the internet world, "roboticons" (pronounced robot-ti-kon) is a visual representation of emerging robot population in the real world with a close connection to some of my favorite things!

Below is "Roboticons", my contribution to an exhibit at MIT's Cambridge Science festival themed Robot Demographics. Check previous blog post for more on the exhibit!

Robots in the hood...<(--)>

Thanks to my friend Tony Riccardi, I had the opportunity to participate in a group art show for MIT's Cambridge Science Festival!

"Robot Demographics": An exhibition of painting and sculpture occupying our imaginations inspired by an emerging population. The exhibit was at the Out of the Blue Gallery in Central Square, Cambridge.

I was super-excited to be part of this among the likes of Paul Laffoley and others! And also nervous at the same time...but was glad I had this opportunity :). That's him on the left and his work at the exhibit "Femi-sapien" (I think that's what it was called) on the right.

My work was called "Roboticons" (pronounced robot-ti-kon). Tony's work included a three headed robot and a two headed dog! (in below picture)

The exhibit had a good blend of paintings as well as art and sound installations. and also a real one! This included a life sized robot made out circuit breaker boxes. That was indeed impressive!

The opening reception was a fun experience, a first time being a participating artist in one :) and I wanted to share it with all of you. Below are some other pictures from the exhibit!