Return homeThe robots in the Mid-Century Modern Automations (MCMA) series are inspired by a spirit of play, using Legos as sketching tools to arrive at complex automations that can reconfigure themselves into new design compositions. These generative art robots are designed with 3D modeling software, fabricated with 3D printers and embedded with robotic technology to constantly transform themselves into new colorful arrangements. The robots pay homage to mid 20th century aesthetics and philosophies, mixing Modernism and Bauhaus principles with early 21st century technologies. In this way, the robots have been designed and programmed with playful, often unseen movements, reflecting their toy origins and celebrating play in a variety of relative forms.
2021
Acrylic paint, PLA, electronics, motors