Peripheral Visionary—Samuel Delany | Acrylic on Wood & Mirrored Plexiglas | 23" x 35" | 2016

Peripheral Visionary—Samuel Delany | Acrylic on Wood & Mirrored Plexiglas | 23" x 35" | 2016

Artist Statement: The technologies that shape our lives represent an intriguing platform for speculation. They evoke an array of hypothetical futures drawn from both the dystopian and utopian ends of science fiction. I explore this evolving technological landscape by imagining futurist scenarios that reflect our broader hopes and fears about the present. My work explores themes such as technophilia and technophobia, how we relate to emerging artificial intelligences, and how we maintain a sense of normalcy in the face of rapid technological change. These thematic interests dovetail with my process. I am interested in the role and potential of digital and fabrication technologies, and have adopted tools such as graphics software and a laser cutter to translate digital designs into physical objects which I paint and assemble by hand.