Robotart
Contemporary Duet
This work is a Manibus-aided painting in acrylic on paper. It measures 11x14" This painting represents the choreography of a contemporary duet by Serkan Hanusta, Artistic Director for Ballet Des Moines, as performed by dancers Eleanor and Devin. The work was created in two parts as the duet was performed twice with each dancer taking a turn to wear the motion-sensing remote to control the Manibus painting bot. Manibus simultaneously renders the dynamics of their movements into paint on paper. Manibus was created by visual artist, Amenda Tate Corso. It is a robotic tool utilized to translate the ephemeral and dynamic movement of ballet into a sustaining work of art. The first part was painted as Eleanor wore the sensor device during the duet. Her part is depicted in light gray. The second part was painted as Devin wore the sensor device during the duet. His part is depicted in black. This painting visually quantifies the differences in the roles of male and female dancers within the piece. The male's purpose is to provide the structure, support, and framework for the female dancer's twirling, flourishing, and embellished moves. The work shows two unique identities within a relational context. It defines the dancers' roles individually and as components of a whole. It depicts their relative positions in space and the bonds between them. For more info: www.amendatate.com Manibus Project Amenda Tate Corso, Ballet Des Moines Artist-In-Residence Spring 2017
Category: Original artwork
Contemporary Duet
This work is a Manibus-aided painting in acrylic on paper. It measures 11x14" This painting represents the choreography of a contemporary duet by Serkan Hanusta, Artistic Director for Ballet Des Moines, as performed by dancers Eleanor and Devin. The work was created in two parts as the duet was performed twice with each dancer taking a turn to wear the motion-sensing remote to control the Manibus painting bot. Manibus simultaneously renders the dynamics of their movements into paint on paper. Manibus was created by visual artist, Amenda Tate Corso. It is a robotic tool utilized to translate the ephemeral and dynamic movement of ballet into a sustaining work of art. The first part was painted as Eleanor wore the sensor device during the duet. Her part is depicted in light gray. The second part was painted as Devin wore the sensor device during the duet. His part is depicted in black. This painting visually quantifies the differences in the roles of male and female dancers within the piece. The male's purpose is to provide the structure, support, and framework for the female dancer's twirling, flourishing, and embellished moves. The work shows two unique identities within a relational context. It defines the dancers' roles individually and as components of a whole. It depicts their relative positions in space and the bonds between them. For more info: www.amendatate.com Manibus Project Amenda Tate Corso, Ballet Des Moines Artist-In-Residence Spring 2017
Devin and Eleanor
Devin and Eleanor holding up the finished Manibus-aided acrylic painting produced as a result of each of them taking a turn wearing the control device to render their part of a contemporary duet in paint.
External links
Manibus Project Introduction Video Description: This video describes the intent of the Manibus Project and shows the Manibus robot in action. Manibus was created by visual artist, Amenda Tate Corso. It is a robotic tool utilized to translate the ephemeral and dynamic movement of ballet into a sustaining work of art as an acrylic painting on paper. Video by: Jack Meggers Dancer: Miranda Oldenburger more info: www.amendatate.com Manibus Project Amenda Tate Corso, Ballet Des Moines Artist-In-Residence Spring 2017
Des Moines Register Coverage
Front page story and online video of Amenda Tate Corso’s Manibus Project and Artist Residency with Ballet Des Moines
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