by Daric Gill

I am deeply honored to announce that “The Shy Machine” has been published in Issue 18 of Al-Tiba9 Magazine, an esteemed international platform known for showcasing experimental & innovative contemporary art. A gallery & publication based in Barcelona, Spain, Al-Tiba9 has earned a reputation for promoting diverse artistic voices worldwide, reflecting today’s art scene’s dynamic & ever-evolving nature. I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to the Al-Tiba9 team for their commitment to providing a platform that fosters creativity & critical dialogue.

“The Shy Machine” is a motion-activated, sound-reactive, environmentally adaptive, kinetic light sculpture. As its name would suggest, this robot is shy. The two halves of this 12-sided geometric form open and close depending on the noise levels in the environment. Vibrant lights pulse from within according to the volume in the room. The insides are packed with electronic brains, lights, and sensors to make this happen. In this article, you can explore the build process from start to finish. For more about the artistic concept, click here. Or if you’re interested in how I built it from start to finish, click here.

I was very pleased to see the high caliber of other represented contemporary artists, photographers, performers, & designers. You can find copies of the magazine online, at their gallery in Barcelona, or at one of the ArtsLibris International Art Book Fairs: ARCOlisboa (Lisbon), MACBA (Barcelona), FIL Guadalajara (Mexico).