Ricardo Jofre (2013)
Materials: Ceramics and mixed media
Size: 5’ tall, human proportions
This is a human-sized marionette that has articulation at the elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. He can be placed in various postures and is displayed here in a seated position. The head and hands are ceramic.




Ana Jofre (2013)
Materials: Ceramics and mixed media
Size: 5’ tall, human proportions
This is a human-sized marionette that has articulation at the elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. She can be placed in various postures and is displayed here in a standing position. The head and hands are ceramic.
Photographed within installation: ‘They Like to Drink Tea’




Sound Bust (2014)
Materials: CNC milled Styrofoam, air-dry clay, oil paints, Arduino controlled ultra-sonic sensor and mp3 player 
Size: 20”H X 20”W X 10” D
This bust has a sensor embedded in it that detects if someone approaches. When the viewer is within certain proximity, the bust emits sounds. A video of the interaction can be viewed here




Joana Jofre (2014)
Materials: Mixed media, face is a 3d digital print, CNC milled skeleton, Arduino-controlled motor 
Size: 5’ 6” tall, human proportions
This is a human-sized marionette that has articulation at the wrists, elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. She can be placed in various postures and is displayed here seated at a table with a motor attached to her hand, such that it taps the table impassively.




Suzana Jofre (2014)
Materials: Mixed media, found clothing, face is a 3d digital print
Size: 6’ tall, human proportions
This is a human-sized marionette that has articulation at the wrists, elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. She can be placed in various postures and is displayed here with all her strings attached. Sometimes motors pull her strings, at other times, people pull her strings.




Monster Jofre (2015)
Materials: Arduino controlled sensors and servo motors, skeleton out of CNC milled Styrofoam, found clothing, fun fur
Size: 5’ tall, human proportions
This is a human-sized minimal robot, with articulation at the waist, arms and neck. A motor at the waist induces the chest to sway up and down in a breathing motion. When a viewer approaches, she turns her head towards them. This GIF documents her motions.




Cyborg Jofre (2013)
Materials: Ceramics
Size: 5’ tall, human proportions
This is a human-sized ceramic marionette that has articulation at the elbows, knees, hips, shoulders, and neck. She can be placed in various postures and is shown here in a standing position.




Sisyphus (2012)
Materials: Ceramics, steel chain
Size: Approximately 36"H x 20"W x 20"D
Detail view.




Diptych, Gender Straightjackets (2013)
Materials: Ceramics
Size: Approximately 26”H x 15”W x 12”D each




Swirly Blue and Patchy Galore (2012)
Materials: Ceramics and found object
Size: Approximately 50”H X 64”W X 30”D
These are two human-sized ceramic marionettes installed on a sofa.




Coffee Time (2013)
Performance




Little Furry Beast (2014)
Materials: Styrofoam, foam, fun fur, Arduino controlled servo motor and ultrasonic sensor
Size: 6”H X 6”W X 10”D
This minimal robot exhibits a slow breathing motion. When it detects motion near its field of view, it starts breathing faster.
Note: this is a video, not a photo. Hover mouse over picture if play options don't show.




Fuzzy Jofre (2014)
Materials: Cast paper pulp, mixed media
Size: 10”H X 7” W X 7” D




Together we were Unstoppable (2012)
Materials: Ceramics
Size: 24"H x 24"D x24"W
This piece was inspired by Aristopahanes’ speech on love in Plato’s symposium. It is a sphere with two faces, and two pairs of hands and feet.