Email Erosion

by Ethan Ham and Tony Muilenburg
http://www.emailerosion.org

Email Erosion is an installation (viewable via webcam) that automatically creates sculptures using email as a catalyst. A block of biodegradable styrofoam is surrounded by a steel frame. When triggered by email, a mobile mechanism sprays water on the foam and causes it to slowly dissolve.

Bio

Ethan Ham is a sculptor and installation artist living in Portland, Oregon. His current work has been exploring mechanical kinetic art that generates art in reaction to audience behavior. This spring he received his MFA from Portland State University. Ethan teaches computer game programming and gameplay design at the Art Institute of Portland.

Tony Muilenburg is currently studying computer engineering at Portland State University, where he is an active member of the Eta Kappa Nu honor society leadership, and President of the robotics club. His experience includes Hardware Engineering at Intel, Software Engineering at Tektronix, and general construction.