Matthew Angelo Harrison's 3D-Printed African Masks Explore Digital Mutation and Labor

Matthew Angelo Harrison, a Detroit-based artist, creates layered ceramic versions of wooden African masks using his specially designed 3D printers, which are based on digital scans but altered to shift their identities. He lets the audience see the 3D printing unfold, actively participating in the process and giving the pieces a distinct energy. One of his notable works, SBrwn_1 x 1 x 1bkgd;bkgd (±0.1) from 2017, pays tribute to Stanley Brouwn and incorporates a personal numerical element. Harrison’s work delves into the relationship between humans and technology, addressing issues of race, gender, age, and ability. He has recently showcased in Post Truth / The Lie That Tells the Truth and Dark Povera Part 1, with future exhibitions like I Was Raised on the Internet and the 2018 New Museum Triennial.