Here I am with two of my artworks from the closing show for my artist’s residency at Industry lab. I spent much of my time there exploring Biological Graffiti and practicing my digital fabrication techniques.
One of the main projects I worked on were “Throwies” based on the work of the Graffiti Research Lab, who worked on this concept with L.E.D.’s. These plant Throwies are 3d printed magnetic planters which regulate root conditions for plants to survive in unlikely places, such as attached to street signs
Here’s one of the plant Throwies in its natural habitat, attached to a street sign in Somerville, M.A. The shape of the container channels water to keep the soil moist, while shedding excess to prevent it from drowning.
Another one of the artworks from my closing show, titled “Church of Transfiguration”. It incorporates remixed found artwork and live plants of cultural and symbolic significance to the original artwork
Back view of the “Church of Transfiguration”
From one of the very early shows in my artist’s residency, two prototype works. These are some of the earliest versions of the Throwies and living murals.
A closer shot of the living mural from the previous image. The mural was made using a combination of moss and homemade seed paper, and was grown on a sheet of custom Agar gel.
“No Parking”, from the closing show for my artist’s residency.
“Even Less Parking” from the closing show for my artist’s residency
During My residency, I circuit bent a Casio VL-Tone, a cheap synthesizer from the 1970’s. I was drawn to it by the sleek form factor and the ability to program patches using the device’s built-in calculator. Here’s a quick demo of a patch I was able to create after ripping it apart, modifying the device, and putting it back together