Manibus Project - Amenda Tate
World Maker Faire New York 2018
MAKER
Amenda Tate
Amenda Tate's studies in mechanical engineering led her to the realization that her interest in "how things work" would be better satisfied by artistic endeavors. She has a BFA and creates objects, processes, tools, and collaborative works of art.
In Latin, Manibus means “the hand.” I created the Manibus robotic painting device to utilize as a new artistic tool. A dancer wears a motion-sensing remote to prompt Manibus to paint an artistic depiction of the dynamics of movement.
What inspired you to make this project?:
I was inspired by an "Aha!" moment after seeing a ballet performance for one of the first times in my life as an adult. It was an emotionally resonant moment that simply ended once the curtain dropped. I wanted to be able to hold onto that moment - if even for a little bit longer. I wanted to translate the movement, energy, dynamics, and motion of dance into a format that could be sustained beyond the moment. I wanted another way with which to connect to the experience.
