Technology and indentity – Portraying robot

This project was exhibited at multiple public events, including Maker Fair Rome (Italy), Amper Brno (Czech rep.), European Researchers Night (Slovakia), Vetenskaps festivalen (Sweeden) and many more small exhibits in Slovakia.

I also wrote an academic article about the development of this system that can be found here.

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This journey to explore the interplay between technology and human identity. The core of this exploration involved photographing visitors and then reinterpreting these images through the precise and calculated strokes of a robotic arm. This process was more than a mere artistic technique; it was a deep dive into understanding how technology perceives the nuances and complexities of human faces.

Each visitor to the exhibition became a part of this artistic endeavor, not just as a subject but as a collaborator. As they stood before the camera, they contributed their unique identity to the project, and then watched as the robot meticulously recreated their likeness. This interaction blurred traditional roles in the art world. Here, the visitors were not just passive observers; they were active participants, their faces the canvas on which technology left its mark. After performance people took their drawing

The project aimed to spark a dialogue about the evolving relationship between humans and machines in the realm of art. It questioned the authenticity and emotional depth that a machine can replicate, and whether a robotic interpretation could capture the essence of a human subject. It also served as a reflection on the growing digital footprint in our lives and how technology increasingly mediates our self-perception and interactions with others.

This body of work was not just an exhibition; it was a live experiment in identity, technology, and artistic expression. It challenged viewers to reconsider their own identity in the face of advancing technology and provoked thoughts about the future of art in an increasingly digital world.