Marco Emmanuele's Drawing Machine #8 at Casa Vuota in Rome
Marco Emmanuele (born 1986, Catania) presents his most complex mechanical drawing device, Drawing Machine #8, at Casa Vuota in Rome. The machine, featuring articulated metal arms, is activated solely through audience interaction, transforming the space into an incubator of marks. Curators Francesco Paolo Del Re and Sabino de Nichilo describe the work as a collaborative performance where signs emerge from the interplay between artist, machine, and public. Each participant's energy and gesture contribute to a heterogeneous chorus of points and lines. The resulting drawings are later displayed on the walls like a picture gallery. This marks the first exhibition where the device takes center stage, positioning drawing as a vehicle for experiences and hidden connections.
Key facts
- Marco Emmanuele was born in 1986 in Catania.
- Drawing Machine #8 is the most complex device he has ever built.
- The machine has articulated metal arms.
- It functions only through public interaction.
- The exhibition is held at Casa Vuota in Rome.
- Curators are Francesco Paolo Del Re and Sabino de Nichilo.
- The resulting drawings are displayed on the walls.
- This is the first exhibition featuring Drawing Machine #8 as protagonist.
Entities
Artists
- Marco Emmanuele
Institutions
- Casa Vuota
Locations
- Catania
- Rome