In 2008, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “Totemobile” by Chico MacMurtrie (Hybrid Art) with a Honorary Mention. Chico MacMurtrie has 2 more works in this atlas.
“Totemobile” is a robotic sculpture that initially appears as a life-sized representation of the culturally iconic 1965 Citroën DS automobile. In performance, this familiar figure is visually exploded, subverted and elaborated through various levels of abstraction until it reaches its final form: an organic…
About Chico MacMurtrie
Chico MacMurtrie (US) is internationally known for his large-scale performative robotic installations. He has exhibited in 16 different countries and has received the support of many notable granting agencies.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.