Marco Comandini

As a biologist, my work is inspired by the concept of "What makes us human." Through my exploration of this topic, I've come to realize that robots and artificial intelligence may be able to develop human emotions and characteristics as they become more integrated into our daily lives. This idea is not new; Charles Darwin himself observed how different species can evolve similarly in response to their environment.

My artwork draws from the aesthetics of science fiction B movies and vintage advertisements from the 20th century. I chose this style to create a sense of nostalgia and to highlight the contrast between the ways in which robots have been depicted in popular media throughout history. In early science fiction films, robots were often portrayed as either submissive servants or menacing threats to human existence. However, as technology has advanced, we've begun to see robots in a different light. They are no longer mere machines, but complex entities with the potential for emotions and consciousness.

Through my art, I hope to challenge the traditional dichotomy of man vs machine and instead explore the possibility of a symbiotic relationship between humans and robots. By highlighting the similarities between our evolutiona...

- 2009 Universitá degli Studi di Firenze (Italy), Master´s Degree, Molecular Biology

- 2017 Bill Plympton Animation University, New York (USA) "How to Make an Animated Short Film"

- 2014 - 2015 School of Visual Arts, New York (USA) "Drawing Workshop", "Writing an Animated Feature Film screenplay", "The Animation Studio: Putting it All Together, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects"

- 2012 Opérateur 2D/3D Technocité, Mons (Belgium)

- 2011- 2013 École des Arts, Brussels (Belgium) "Cartooning Program"

- 2010 SAE Institute Milan (Italy) "3D Character Design & Animation Certificate"

- 2023 Spring The Other Art Fair Los Angeles
- 2022 Spring The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
- 2021 Fall The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
- 2021 Spring The Other Art Fair Brooklyn
- June 2016 Blick Art, New York "Inspire More" (2nd prize winner) https://twitter.com/search?q=place%3A07d9f26d4b086002