“#iHeartRobotMusic” by Steven A. Bjornson
Title:
- #iHeartRobotMusic
Artist(s) and People Involved:
Exhibiting Artist(s):
Symposium:
- ISEA2015: 21st International Symposium on Electronic Art
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Venue(s):
Creation Year:
- 2012
Medium:
- Robotics and Sound Waves
Artist Statement:
#iHeartRobotMusic is an interactive robotic musical instrument. Images uploaded through Instagram are transformed into compositions which are played through robotic actuators hitting everyday household items. The work examines how new technologies can be understood as connecting individuals in alternate, emergent ways that run counter to common expectations.