Found Objects Sculpture


       






Artist Statement:
        My work, "Techne Bot" is created from coffee machine and fluorometer parts. When I saw all the random electronic pieces that I took apart, I was in awe of what I found. There are so many small details that go into all types of machines that are hidden by one large component appearing simplistic. After taking out so many various-sized screws and pulling apart metal scraps, the only idea that came to my mind was a robot. To me, robot means innovation. Innovation comes from unique concepts and creation is sparked from those ideas. Reusing electronic scraps can make for endless possibilities. I carefully removed and added electric pieces on top of one another until I felt satisfied with my work. My robot is one complete piece made out of former, separated components that once made up one working machine. My final robotic piece is just one variation of millions I could have created. Anything can be made out of anything, which I depicted in my work. I was inspired by one of my favorite movies as a kid Robots. The robots in the film strived to reuse old parts instead of being forced to buy new, expensive parts. Why discard used products when you can make something new out of them? As I make my robot and allowed the head to be able to turn and the body to spin, I felt as if I was giving power or life to my creation. I think that making any kind of art gives the artist power in discarded objects that are able to become something new again. 

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