Brian 445
What is the difference between a metal sculpture of a humanoid robot, and a metal sculpture of a human? As technology catches up with imagination and fantasy, the line becomes blurry. I have begun to think of my work less like robots, and more like character studies.
Brain a steel and copper figure stud, reminiscent of old wood carvings with a folk-art vibe, with the added nuances that can only be applied by someone well-practiced in craft and subtlety. His body is made from segments of bicycle tubes, so the shapes may seem familiar to those who ride. Copper sheet was used to cap the tubes, and finished with a rough file, giving Brain his deliberately rough finish: the file-marks of a sculptor are like the brushstrokes of a painter. Brian is distinct amongst his peers by design, so much so that I was considering creating a new class of robot before adding him to the ranks of the streamlined Castillo class. His boiler-plates are discreetly located on the underside of his feet, signifying his name and opus, as well as the mark of his creator.
When I look at Brian, I see a quiet contentment, mixed with a touch of awkward apprehension and even a bit of awkward self-consciousness.
Whatever it is that you see in Brain, I hope it resonates with you.
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