Isabelle McGuire

Lives and works in Chicago, IL, USA

Artist statement

Isabelle Frances McGuire uses open source DIY technologies and found objects to investigate American culture while addressing cybernetics, power, violence, alienation, and systems of control. Notable exhibitions include a presentation at the Renaissance Society, the Whitney Biennial, group shows at Artists Space, and the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

Artwork

• Robot Donkey 2, 2023. Animatronic Sculpture
• Robot Donkey 2, 2023. Animatronic Sculpture
• Bust1{“Elvis”, “Modern Warfare II NVG”}, 2023. Animatronic Sculpture
• Bust1{“Elvis”, “Modern Warfare II NVG”}, 2023. Animatronic Sculpture
• Bust2{“Assassins Creed NPC”, “Normandy”, “New United States Flag”}, 2023. Sculpture
• Bust2{“Assassins Creed NPC”, “Normandy”, “New United States Flag”}, 2023. Sculpture with sound
• SuperBaby1(Unmanned) {“BB”}, 2023. Bridge Baby replica, wood
• Lamp2{“Seahenge”, “Fletcher Class Destroyer”}, 2023. PLA plastic, spray paint, lamp
• SelfPortrait2 {“Ghost”}, 2023. PLA plastic, fabric, children’s tactical vest, cord, leather boots, metal, children’s knee and elbow pads
• SuperBaby2(Unmanned) {“The Child”, “Reborn”}, 2023. vinyl doll, acrylic paint, motion responsive robotic components
• SuperBaby2(Unmanned) {“The Child”, “Reborn”}, 2023. vinyl doll, acrylic paint, motion responsive robotic components
• SelfPortrait 1 {"Jesus", "Egg"}, 2023. PLA Plastic, wax, resin, oil paint, Soft Egg Chair, child-size Jesus costume, cord
• Lamp #1 (Self Portrait), 2022. PLA plastic, paint, light cord and LED light bulbs
• The Last Specialists (Karl Marx, Assassins Creed), 2022. Animatronic Sculpture
• The Last Specialists (Abraham Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter), 2022. Animatronic Sculpture
• Documentation of "The Last Specialists" in motion , 2022. Animatronic Sculpture
• The Automaton, The Worker, 2021. Animatronic Sculpture
• The Automaton, The Worker, 2021. Animatronic Sculpture
• The Neurochemical Programmer , 2021. Animatronic Sculpture
• The Neurochemical Programmer , 2021. Animatronic Sculpture