Man Power
Generative Art, 2005

Contrary to popular belief, the most powerful men in America are not the ones in political office. Power in our society is measured by paychecks and web hits. Celebrities rule our world now and their tentacles of influence reach far beyond the confines of the seemingly harmless entertainment industry.

Based on parameters of salary, television appearances, press coverage and web site traffic, Man Power offers a unique perspective of the ten most powerful male celebrities in the U.S. through the interpretation of colors sampled from the celebrity's recent photograph. In much the same way these male figures overextend their personalities under the guise of public demand, this drawing machine creates a randomly generated work of art each time the user clicks the canvas.

* Recently featured in the annual Made in NY 2006 exhibition at the Schweinfurth Memorial Art Center, Man Power was also awarded a Juror's Commendation.