Bruce Shapiro (Minneapolis, United States, 1957)
Lives and works in: Edina, Minnesota (United States)
Web page: www.taomc.com
Artistic background
He gave up medecine to dedicate himself to the computers and especially to the images composed by pixels usind algorithms. All his work has been based on the creation of CNC machines (computer numerically controlled) for the production of algorithmical sculptures. He currently gives classes on how to create and program one’s own machines at the Science Museum of Minnesota.
Last exhibitions
- “ Arbots” Third edition of the competition of the robotic art, New York (2004).
- “ Ribbon Dancers” Big scale robotic sculptures, Science Center of Iowa, Autumn 2005.
Residences
- Artist invited to the Exploratorium, San Francisco (2003).
- Residence of artist at the Science Museum of Minnesota (2001-2004).
Prize
- First prize of the public and of the artists at ”Arbots”.
