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Geeks will feel at home here.
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Outdated computers, cassettes and other technological hardware might seem like junk in this disposable society, but for James Lamar Peterson this is the basis of his imaginative techno art creations.
James originally trained and worked as a psychologist before turning his attention to art nearly 10 years ago. It may seem like there isn’t a connection between the two, but James says that both psychology and art concentrate on studying certain processes. He has always been curious in working out how things fit together and happen.
James began creating techno art (sculptures made from recycling technology), about 4 years ago. It all started when he was doing ceramic work in a studio and someone brought in a box of circuit boards and just left them there - James thought they’d be fun to play with. Apparently, his first pieces were dreadful and too abstract but he kept at it.
He is fascinated by the interesting and varied pieces and finds the challenge of trying to put it all together immensely enjoyable. He also enjoys destroying computers which are a source of endless frustration both to himself and others. Most of us can relate to the frustrated feeling when your valuable work is lost due to your computer “crashing”. James has completed more than 200 of these “techno art” sculptures to date.
Creative Process
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Screwdrivers and tin snips are used to pull apart and cut the computers, screens, cassettes, cables, etc., to expose all the interesting components hidden inside.
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Normally, ideas originate from pictures in nature books but sometimes pieces of materials, such as a typewriter ribbon which looks like the body of an ant, will inspire a certain creature or feature. However, often he doesn’t exactly know how the creature will turn out until near the end of its creation.
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The basic frame or skeleton is formed from materials that won’t “show” (such as computer casings, etc). Suitable components are then sorted (eg. circuit boards and indicator lights), to “flesh out” the body.
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These pieces are laid out and screwed and glued together using self-tapping screws and a hot glue gun. Pieces cannot be assembled with glue alone because it could soften up in very hot weather.
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When the sculpture is complete, more glue is applied as extra security.
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When the glue is dry it is painted black and often finished with a “gold” paint polish.
James has created a whole “zoo” of these creatures that range in size from 10cm high up to 2 metres long. Examples include turtles, mosquitos, crabs, scorpions, cicadas, moths, fish, beetles, sting rays, lizards, geckos, sea horses and bull ants.
He has also branched out into jewellery making. Tin snips and a hot glue gun are the main tools of his trade. James’s works take from half a day to two weeks to complete. With the rapid rate of advancing technology there will be certainly no shortage of raw materials in James’s line of work.
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Cost
Pieces range from $100 - $1,000 each.
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More Info
Contact James Lamar Peterson,
81 McCaul St, Taringa QLD 4068.
Ph: 0417 002 122.
Works are also available through:
Tony Gill Galleries, Main St, Montville QLD 4560. Ph: (07) 5442 9228.
Contemporary Art & Design Gallery, 33 Logan Rd, Woolloongabba QLD 4102. Ph: (07) 3392 0033.
Austhetica,
Shop 1, 175 Avenue Rd, Mosman NSW 2088. Ph: (02) 9968 3775.
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