Autonomous XII
“Autonomous X12” A self-driving car sculpture by James Georgopoulos, this installation features the chassis of a prototype driverless car outfitted with multiple cameras and video screens. The screens display real-time data collected by the vehicle’s AI "brain," illustrating how machines perceive and interact with their environment.
Zeus
"Zeus" This video sculpture by James Georgopoulos is a replication of a quantum computer (e.g. a D-Wave Systems computer) that loudly “beats” with a recording of the artists’ own heartbeat. The monolithic sculpture evokes Deep Blue, the IBM chess computer that beat Garry Kasparov in a 1996 match.
Luddite
"Luddite" by James Georgopoulos, symbolizes the dual roles of machines as both creators and potential usurpers of human labor. 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.
Weight Watcher
"Weight Watcher" by James Georgopoulos, critiques the pervasive nature of "smart" technology and its implications for personal privacy, illustrating how everyday objects are becoming tools for constant monitoring and data collection.
You Are a Winner
“You Are A Winner” Video Sculpture by James Georgopoulos, confronts the feelings one hopes to capture when gambling. The video plays affirmations for the viewer, establishing the power of a gambling win on the human psyche.