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EXPLORING THE LIFECYCLE OF GADGETS
OCTOBER 23, 2022
Selected to showcase his final prototype, dubbed TRONS ‘R’ US, along six others is Ghanaian artist Akwasi Bediako Afrane. A commentary on our delusional quest for meaning and sustenance through technology, Afrane’s work repurposes disused electronics into ‘living’ beings called TRONS — each infused with the consciousness of the gadgets’ previous owners. In line with his prototype, the artist recently held a six-day workshop in Ghana titled TRONSFORMATION, inviting participants to build and present their own version of a mechanical gizmo (TRON). Following up on his journey, designboom spoke with Afrane to learn about his latest workshop and evolving view on our relationship with everyday gadgets.
EXPLORING THE LIFECYCLE OF GADGETS: News
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