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Emory Baram Marks (she/her) is an interdisciplinary American artist living at the intersections of gallery art and technology. She is currently studying at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, focusing on robotic sculpture. When not in the studio, you will probably find her out on the streets of Chicago, with an iced coffee in one hand and a camera in the other, people watching.
Artist Statement
Artist Statement
Emory is currently a student at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. She studies In the ATSP department (Art and Technology/Sound Practices). She creates robots from discarded and outdated electronics as well as motors, air pumps, valves and sensors that trigger movement.
Her robotic sculptures create interactive performances by mirroring everyday human actions. These robots are not intended to replace humans, but mirror human actions as a way for us get closer to understanding what is human.
One of my pieces is a blackberry that I affectionately call Steve. Steve has two eyes projected onto it. Using a webcam to track a participant's presence, the eyes then follow the person in every direction when the person moves. Most of the people thought of this as creepy but maintaining eye contact is a human social norm. If it is creepy than why are is it necessary in society?
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