Ex Machina is supported by Arts Council Enland, University of the Arts London, Crafts Council, CITIN, Exchange and LCACE, allowing us to offer delegates a subsidised price of £25.
de·us ex ma·chi·na
Pronunciation:
\ˈdā-əs-ˌeks-ˈmä-ki-nə,
-ˈma-, -ˌnä; -mə-ˈshē-nə\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
New Latin, a god from a machine, translation of Greek theos ek mēchanēs
Date: 1697
1 :
a god introduced by means of a crane (mekhane) in ancient Greek and Roman drama
to decide the final outcome
2 :
a person or thing (as in fiction or drama) that appears or is introduced
suddenly and unexpectedly and provides a contrived solution to an apparently
insoluble difficulty
3. A person
or event that provides a sudden and unexpected solution to a difficulty.
Artquest presents Ex Machina, a one-day conference that explores the myriad ways in which visual practitioners are embracing and exploiting new technologies in order to produce contemporary work. These could include Rapid Prototyping Technology, CNC milling and 3D digital printing.
Through the presentation of a historical overview and current case studies the conference will show how artists have repeatedly exploited technologies and in fact are often early adopters of new tools, materials and techniques that have historically been developed for other industries.
The purpose of this Artquest event is to develop critical awareness, knowledge and understanding of the scope and potential of current technologies available, through demonstrating their application by artists, craftspeople and designers.
The day will conclude with a visit to Metropolitan Works in order to view a forthcoming exhibition about the use of RPT by fine artists, craftspeople and designers and to introduce delegates to the range of facilities and expertise in London.
Chair & Speakers include:
Ex Machina is supported by Arts Council England, University of the Arts London, Crafts Council, CITIN, Exchange and LCACE