Ouroboros
UMMA Artist Assistant to the Artist, Machine Dazzle, resident artist of the University of Michigan,
Photogammetry
point cloud mesh app
3D Modelling
Rhino 7, Blender, Z Brush
Fabricating
3D Printing, FDM, Resin, Elastic Resin, CNC, Sanding, Hand Tools, Surfacing and Finishing skills.
Studio Assistant
various misc tasks.
Machine Dazzle
Presented in partnership with the U-M Stamps School of Art & Design Roman J. Witt Residency Program
March 14 — August 25, 2024
Irving Stenn, Jr. Family Gallery
An Exhibition In Three Acts
In Ouroboros, artist Machine Dazzle presents a maximalist wonderland inspired by the ancient symbol of a snake consuming its own tail. Unfolding in three acts, Dazzle’s installation explores a journey of infinities and stories of eternal life and rebirth.
The exhibition takes visitors on a symbolic odyssey through Dazzle’s unique point of view, weaving found objects and locally sourced materials into an immersive experience. As the installation progresses, the gallery space transforms, revealing new layers of meaning and inviting contemplation on the cyclical nature of existence.
In the initial act, the gallery serves as a canvas for Dazzle’s lavish interpretation of the Ouroboros. Subsequent acts introduce dynamic shifts. The culmination unfolds as the sculpture spawns 12 wearables that will be activated by a group of performers. This final act, a celebration coinciding with LGBTQ Pride Month, symbolizes the interconnectedness of the installation with contemporary narratives.
Content note: This exhibition features depictions of human genitalia.
Details
Date: 2024
Location: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Client: Machine Dazzle, presented in partnership with the Roman J. Witt Artist in Residence Program of the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design. Support provided by the U-M Office of the Provost, U-M Arts Initiative, Candy and Michael Barasch, Catherine Glynn Benkaim and Barbara Timmer, Susan and Richard Gutow, and the U-M LSA Honors Program. Additional generous support is provided by the U-M School of Social Work. Special thanks to Barbara Tober and the Acronym Fund.
Schedule:
Start: January 2024
End: May 2024
Team:
Machine Dazzle
Produced by Christina Hamilton, Jim Leija, Andrew Cohen, Matt Casadonte, Niki Fairchild Azevedo.
Ana Trujillo Garcia,
Dimensions: Exhibition
Media: Mixed Media Sculpture