Using discarded parts like old electronics, recycled materials and toys, Andrea Petrachi aka Himatic, has skillfully assembled these into wonderful robotic sculptures; breathing life into these old objects. Some look playful, other are a little creepy, but all of them are delightful in their own way.

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THE ARTIST

- Andrea Petrachi (Himatic) was born in Lecce, Italy in 1975
- He is now based in Milan where he works as a video editor for RAI TV
- He sees his work as a symbol of our out-of-control desire to buy things
- His work also raises issues about the human desire to challenge nature through technology

Artwork by Himatic, photographed by Guiseppe Fogarizzu

Artwork by Himatic, photographed by Guiseppe Fogarizzu

Artwork by Himatic, photographed by Guiseppe Fogarizzu

Artwork by Himatic, photographed by Guiseppe Fogarizzu

Artwork by Himatic, photographed by Guiseppe Fogarizzu

Artwork by Himatic, photographed by Guiseppe Fogarizzu

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