Brent Watanabe One Tethered Bird

Seattle artist Brent Watanabe pushes the boundaries of contemporary art by seamlessly blending his background in traditional materials—such as drawing and sculpture—with cutting-edge technologies, including computer programming, robotics, and video game engines. Through this innovative approach, Watanabe creates work that not only challenges the viewer’s perception but also invites reflection on our complex relationship with nature, animals, and technology. Watanabe’s use of emerging media as a tool for exploring the human condition is evident in his large-scale installations, site-specific projects, online interventions, and video game interventions. With an unwavering commitment to addressing pressing social and environmental issues, his works embody the intersection of technology and human emotion. Whether it’s a robotics-driven installation or a virtual art intervention, Watanabe’s projects invite the audience to confront uncomfortable truths about the world we inhabit and the effect we have on it.

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