Luddite

Dec 2

“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. 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. 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)

James Georgopoulos 2016 Photo Courtesy of MAMA Gallery Los Angeles CA USA

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James Georgopoulos www.jamesgeorgopoulos.org

Luddite

Zeus

Human Behavior