BAUBO

2019

Baubo’s restrained body and animatronic voice, informed by ancient Greek conceptions of female body and psyche, address hysteria’s long history and continued relevance. Her “upper” and “lower” animatronic mouths communicate through unrestrained outbursts that defy her body’s constriction.

Made with the support of ChaNorth residency.

40 × 20 × 20 1/2 in.

Platinum silicone, silicone paint, fiberglass, aqua resin, wire form, acrylic paint, polyurethane, magic sculpt, acrylic teeth, acrylic hinges, hardware, fish hooks, snap swivels, steel cable, micro servos, ball linkages, auto talk controller boards, 12v amplifier, speakers, cables, mp3 player