Luddite A reimagined assembly line robot transformed into an art piece, "Luddite" symbolizes the dual roles of machines as both creators and potential usurpers of human labor. Themes: The installation reflects on the historical context of the Luddites and draws parallels to contemporary fears about automation displacing human workers, emphasizing the tension between technological progress and employment. Luddite, 2016 by James Georgopoulos Steel, aluminum, titanium, rubber, concrete, copper, automotive finish, brass, powder coating and electronic components with 35:00 minute single channel video & sound 80 x 79 x 53 in (203.2 x 200.66 x 134.62 cm) The Earth is Flat Solo Show at MAMA James Georgopoulos 2016
Luddite video sculpture by James Georgopoulos “Luddite” by James Georgopoulos is based on the English textile workers who protested the takeover of machines in the early 1800’s, during the Industrial Revolution. This work repurposes a robot used in Detroit in automotive manufacturing. The accompanying video was shot of the artists’ wife’s right eye, shot with a RED Dragon 6k, in 8-minute loop segments. Steel, aluminum, titanium, rubber, concrete, copper, automotive finish, brass, powder coating and electronic components with 35:00 minute single channel video 80 × 79 × 53 in (203.2 × 200.7 × 134.6 cm) James Georgopoulos 2016 Photo Courtesy of MAMA Gallery Los Angeles
Luddite by James Georgopoulos A reimagined assembly line robot transformed into an art piece, "Luddite" symbolizes the dual roles of machines as both creators and potential usurpers of human labor. Themes: The installation reflects on the historical context of the Luddites and draws parallels to contemporary fears about automation displacing human workers, emphasizing the tension between technological progress and employment. Installation View of the artist James Georgopoulos solo show The Earth is Flat at MAMA Gallery DTLA James Georgopoulos 2016
Luddite sculpture by James Georgopoulos Video Sculpture 6000 lbs Steel, aluminum, titanium, rubber, concrete, copper, automotive finish, brass, powder coating and electronic components with 35:00 minute single channel video 80 × 79 × 53 in (203.2 × 200.7 × 134.6 cm) James Georgopoulos 2016 Photo Courtesy of MAMA Gallery Los Angeles
Luddite video sculpture in gallery by James Georgopoulos “Luddite” a video sculpture by los angeles artist James Georgopoulos Steel, aluminum, titanium, rubber, concrete, copper, automotive finish, brass, powder coating and electronic components with 35:00 minute single channel video 80 × 79 × 53 in (203.2 × 200.7 × 134.6 cm) James Georgopoulos 2016 Photo Courtesy of MAMA Gallery Los Angeles