As a multidisciplinary artist, I craft techno-cyborgian objects to investigate connections with uncontrollable elements, focusing on the liminal space between technology and its counterpart. My work delves into technology-mediated systems and relationships to unearth deep connections with elusive entities.

 

I reimagine the world through hypothetical scenarios, engaging with natural entities to elicit responses. Thought experiments drive my practice; I explore questions using diverse research methods. Embracing wonder, I forgo accuracy in favor of curiosity. What is a sunflower that has never seen the sun? or What would a world without ice resemble? From these questions, I construct electronic environments, objects, and narratives that simulate hypothetical futures, bodies, and landscapes.

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Contact me at

studio@jameshartunian.com

Always thinking about ice… splish splash
Saxifraga oppositifolia, an alpine wonder, Arctic thriver. The northernmost growing plant in the world. A purple escape in a sea of tundra and grey rock. A plant I have become enamored with. This device acts as a Saxifraga oppositifolia Refuge, keep
Additionally, VogelCorp was the last coal mining company in Europe. They existed well into the 2050s and fought through many citizen and EU lawsuits on false pretenses of “energy security”. In 2058 it was discovered it was a front for lau
less sneak peeks, more big clouds Thank you Greater Columbus Arts Council for the grant. With this grant I was able to make larger wire forms and explore with materiality of copper. #gcacgrants #artmakescbus #greatercolumbusartscouncil
ripples ripples ripples everywhere
Frosty sneak peeks
I think this is my first work that goes on a wall?
❄️ refrigeration views 🧊