Mika Tajima – Narcissus

Narcissus is a piece created by Mika Tajima at the grounds of the Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine in 2022. From the Website: The three-dimensional permanent installation “Echo” on the shrine grounds is a meditation sculpture that employs an energy cycle in which solar energy and black-light, named “Narcissus (Dazaifu)” are absorbed to charge phosphorescent pigments that [...]

Jamian Juliano-Villani – 1-800-SPANKME

Images courtesy the artist and JTT Gallery   Jamian Juliano-Villani's 1-800-SPANKME consists of a fully functional X-Acto electric pencil sharpener. The piece was modified so that as soon as someone starts sharpening a pencil the machine will also play the introductory audio of the call line of the piece's name. See video for an earlier [...]

Mika Tajima – New Humans (2019)

Generative algorithm using machine learning (GAN, T-SNE) and fluid simulation (Navier Stokes), user profile data caches (DNA, fitness, and dating), Ferrofluid, custom electromagnet matrix, custom PCB control system, computer, steel, elastomer, wood, aluminum courtesy the artist, TARO NASU, Ishikawa Foundation and with support from Cornell Tech, \Art   In New Humans, emergent gatherings of synthetic [...]