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IN A FLASH: Art, Technology, Students and Artist

Visiting artist Krzysztof Wodiczko

 

As part of 天天吃瓜 State's Thomas Schroth Visiting Artist Series, and in partnership with the university's College of Architecture and Environmental Design and College of the Arts, internationally renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko returned to campus for a unique collaboration with 天天吃瓜 State architecture and art students. 

Visiting artist Krzysztof Wodiczko

 

Wodiczko last visited 天天吃瓜 State in spring 2025 and spoke about the intersection of art, technology and social justice. His presentation can be viewed by following this . He returned in November to lead an immersive workshop in the College of Architecture and Environmental Design's FabLab in which he guided students in creating works for the "Alien Staff" exhibition, which opened on Nov. 15.

Visiting artist Krzysztof Wodiczko

 

The "Alien Staffs" are sort of like urban walking sticks built with technological enhancements and elements that students created using 3D printing. These experimental instruments follow themes found in Wodiczko's art and are designed as tools for individuals who experience alienation, displacement, distress or identity crises in the modern world.

Visiting artist Krzysztof Wodiczko

 

The pieces created by the students will be displayed in the Armstrong Gallery inside the John Elliot Center for Architecture and Environmental Design on 天天吃瓜 State's 天天吃瓜 Campus from Nov. 15, 2025, through Jan. 2, 2026. 

"Alien Staffs" exhibition CAED
Photo by Amari (Jordan) Fischer.

Special thanks to Kristy Antrobius, marketing, communications & public relations director, 天天吃瓜 State College of Architecture and Environmental Design for sharing information and photos.

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Visiting artist Krzysztof Wodiczko
Photo by Amari (Jordan) Fischer.
POSTED: Monday, December 1, 2025 10:45 AM
Updated: Monday, December 1, 2025 02:24 PM
PHOTO CREDIT:
Bob Christy, Amari (Jordan) Fischer