-----When I was a kid I loved to throw broken electronics in the air and watch them crash into the ground. I would throw VCRs, radios, toys or whatever I could get my hands on. Seeing parts fly away to reveal the inner workings of these devices was exciting to me. When I was done throwing them around I would study the components and try to figure out how they worked. As I became more interested in electronic and mechanical components I started to save them. At age 11 I found a Boy Scout magazine that had an article about building your own robot. I struggled for a couple of months but managed to build a robot using the parts that I had gathered.
-----What began as a childish curiosity with technology eventually turned into a significant part of my life and my artwork. As I became more interested in kinetic art, I became more interested in using technology. One of the biggest advances in my work is the use of microcontrollers. Microcontrollers allow me to create works that exhibit complex behaviors that would be impossible with mechanical means alone. They also enable me to take advantage of randomness and unpredictability.
-----Often my work deals with human behavior, perception, ideas and the decision-making process. These concepts are frequently veiled by sarcastic undertones. In addition to the use of technology, I am also interested in using a wide variety of materials. Light is one of my favorite materials because of its seductive properties.