BIO
Margarita Benitez is an art + technology and fiber artist based in Chicago + Miami. She is interested in the explorations of art within the making and DIY culture. Her work is rooted in exploring underlying social issues in technology – exploring how today’s society copes with the overwhelming presence of technology, surveillance, data mining and media bombardment. Her work has been exhibited nationally, internationally, and featured in Leonardo and Surface Design magazine.
Artist Statement
Self-reflection on technology and its implications on our daily lives are the main themes I prefer to contemplate. A hybrid art praxis allows for questioning contemporary issues such as exploring the mediation of information in our lives. My recent works integrate high tech/low tech materials from fiber, sound and art + technology practices.