New Space

Fulfilling System

, Hobbs explores the unique strengths and capabilities of the hand and the machine and how he may use one to augment the other.

The algorithmic design informs color and position, while the plotter ensures the exact placement of each circle on the paper. However, the final step of painting the circles is left to the hand, due to the delicacy required. Collaboration is crucial; neither the machine nor the hand alone could achieve this work.

 was included in Hobbs’ 2023 solo exhibition, "Mechanical Hand", at Unit London.