ABOUT THE SLOBOTS

What are the slobots?
Well, the slobots are a mild obsession for me.  They are robot sculptures and paintings that have been consuming the majority of my artistic output for the last several years.  The are comprised of found objects, everyday detritus, recyclable materials, toys, and traditional artist materials.  While on some levels they still look like toys, they are constructed to be regarded as works of art.  Playing with them will probably end up with a damaged sculpture.

Are they toys? 
Not really, even though they start out or have toy parts on them at times.  The slobots are fragile, and it is best to regard them as sculptural works of art. 

Do they move? 
No, they do not move on their own, however, some have joints that can be positioned and have a very limited mobility.  In all cases, moving the joints should be handled with extreme care.

The Slobots have a very interesting surface texture, what is that?
The texture is a closely guarded secret formula, but it came about because i wanted the slobots to have a certain "feel" to them, that is of a government vehicle, a school bus, or something like that.  the idea is that they have been painted and repainted many times, so that a thick layer of paint has built up over the years.  This is usually contrasted with a silver, grey, or black base coat on other parts, to give them a more metal feel.  I often reply to the question, "What is your favorite color?" with "primer"