Daniel Joseph Martinez's Animatronic Installation at Roberts & Tilton
In 2008, artist Daniel Joseph Martinez unveiled an installation named "Redemption of the Flesh" at the Roberts & Tilton gallery in Culver City, California. The work features a robotic sculpture constructed from fiberglass, animal hair, and aluminum, along with synthetic blood. This immersive piece aims to investigate the relationship between physical injuries and pressing political issues, presenting these themes through a striking technological lens. Martinez’s thought-provoking creation encourages viewers to consider the intersection of human suffering and socio-political discourse, showcasing his unique artistic vision within a complex emotional framework.
Key facts
- Title: Redemption of the Flesh: It’s just a little headache, it’s just a little bruise; The politics of the future as urgent as the blue sky
- Artist: Daniel Joseph Martinez
- Year: 2008
- Medium: Computer-controlled animatronic cloned sculptural installation, fiberglass and animal hair over aluminum, synthetic blood
- Dimensions: Variable
- Gallery: Roberts & Tilton, Culver City, California
- The work combines animatronics with organic materials
Entities
Artists
- Daniel Joseph Martinez
Institutions
- Roberts & Tilton
Locations
- Culver City
- California