MEET THE ARTISTS OF CORPUS EX MACHINA: RollinRay
- THREE OF CANES
- Oct 2
- 1 min read
Updated: Oct 21
"My creative journey has been deeply personal. After years of crafting juggling props and fulfilling others' visions, I shifted my focus to creating art that resonates with my own experiences and interests. I began sculpting monsters and creatures that reflect my imagination, inspired by artists like Clive Barker and H.R. Giger. My work is a blend of their dark aesthetics with a unique twist, reminiscent of the vibrant energy of 90s happy hardcore raves.
The central theme of my art revolves around the notion of sentience emerging from the digital realm. I envision a world where digital entities evolve, developing sensory organs and physical forms as they navigate through networks and power sources. This evolution is represented in my largest piece, aptly named "Mother," which stands 45 inches tall and 7 feet long. It is a culmination of my most complex work, embodying the essence of these digital creatures that I have been sculpting over the years.
I see myself as a techno-mudlark. I harvest broken tech waste to find oddball parts to turn into pieces of art. Combined with UV resin, clay, thermoplastic and paint, I let my creatures evolve as I create. Rarely do I work from a sketch or even an idea. I just let the parts talk to me and tell me what they want to be."
RJ is the artist behind the featured installation MOTHER that will be haunting the dance floor at Corpus Ex Machina.
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