Sunday, March 4, 2012

Interview with a Robot



Interview with a Robot:

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Exclusive Interview with Robo 1:

Robo 1, the first robot of the Robo series, telling you his story.



Do you have a name besides Robo 1?
"My serial number is RX-01, and I was the first one to be created at the lab, so many at the lab refer me as Robo1, but I like to go with Rex after Tyrannosaurs Rex, because I am actually designed to be 300 times physically stronger than human."

Ok, Rex, what did you have for breakfast?
"Coal and Water. No, haha, I am just kidding. I am 100% electronically powered, not a steam engine. I have been reading about steampunk a lot lately, so its on my mind. I go to the re-charging chamber every night, but I can go 60 days without recharging. Also, my body generates electricity from light and my kinetic movements. "

So, do you ever need unwind?
"C'mon, you need to drop the old stereotype about robots. We are not all workaholics, though we are very efficient. I am a fun loving being, you know what I am saying? I like to dance."

Where do you dance?
“Everywhere! Hallways of the space station, inside of the landing vehicle. Even in my recharging chamber, even though I can only move my shoulders in there."

Rex, thank you for the interview. Last question, what is your motto?
"Enjoy life to the fullest."



Sunday, September 18, 2011

On going group show

"Meditation in the Rain" acrylic on canvas, 32" x 32" (15" x 15" each)

I have a ongoing group show at Tenri gallery, 43A West 13th St, NYC. (Bet 5th and 6th ave. Near 6 ave.) Please stop by!

Mon-Thu: 12-7 Sat: 10-3 Fri/Sun: Closed

"Mono-eye Mandala", "Lotus Mandala", "The return the Mono-eye" color pencil on paper, 4.5" x 6.5"
"Mono-eye Mandala" found a home at the reception night. Thank you for all who came!

The Wish Mandala with the Wish Flags (The Final stage)






Visit Annmarie Sculpture Garden, Dowell, MD to see my latest installation, The Wish Mandala with the Wish Flags.
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Sunday, August 21, 2011

The Wish Mandala is ready to have the Wish Egg.

The Wish Mandala is finally ready to have the Wish Egg! When I declare that Mandala is finished, immediately rain fall down hard even though Sunlight was still on. I took it as a good omen.
Watch "The Wish Mandal is ready for the wish egg!" on YouTube



Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Securing the Wish Mandala


My Mandala may look like it was made by simply placing found objects, but in actuality, there are several tricks that I used to secure my piece against weather. I am not doing anything to prevent decaying of natural materials, since that is part of my piece: Insects and fungus slowly degrade the materials. However, I make sure that each units stays at same position for a few months.

One of my methods I use is to peg. I sharpened one side of twigs and bigger branches, and use them as pegs.

For instance, to set up the pole, I used these homemade tools and dug a little bit more than 1 foot deep, almost exact same diameter to the pole. Then I pegged around the pole. Each pegs presses each other and secure the pole to the ground.


In circle part, I used the combination of pegging and also tension setting. Each wood is tightly placed to each other. The tension locks all.


I make pieces while thinking about storms and people accidentally bumping it. So, if someone tries to kick my piece to destroy it, (Why would they want to do such a thing by the way. They will have negative Karma.) they'd better have steel toe shoes. They are securely grounded and it is not easy to move.

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Another Mandala: the return of the mono-eye

I made another Mandala for my upcoming group show at Tenri gallery, 13 st., btw 5th and 6th ave. (6th av. side.) 5" x 7", color pencil on paper. It will be sold for $50 (special price) for benefit for Japan. The show stars on 13th. I think I will call this " the return of the mono-eye." Mono-eye is the animal-plant hybrid that appeared to my old surreal period of my works. It came back!!!