Art projects
DNA Vending Machine
In 2014, Barcia-Colombo created a vending machine that dispenses human genetic material to raise awareness about privacy issues related to the use of information stored in human DNA. [13] The machine was installed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
New York Minute
In 2015, Barcia-Colombo created a video art project entitled New York Minute for the Fulton Center. The project featured 52 portraits of New Yorkers performing everyday activities in super-slow motion. The project received recognition from the non-profit organization Americans for the Arts. [14]
Hereafter Institute
In 2016, Barcia-Colombo created the project Hereafter Institute, which premiered at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art as part of the Art and Technology Lab. [15] The project examines the ways in which people memorialize themselves after death in the digital age and what happens to their data when they die. [16]
Platform
Platform is a video artwork by Barcia-Colombo that examines what it means to be in a crowd after years spent apart. The work features a portrait of 40 New Yorkers in a slow-motion moment as they come together to examine the passersby in the new Grand Central Terminal. [17] Platform is also shown in the Madison concourse under Grand Central Station. [18]
The Neon Museum Residency
During his residency at The Neon Museum, Barcia-Colombo investigated how technology and light influence memory by creating a series of sculptures inspired by the neon signs at the museum. [19] Barcia-Colombo gave an artist talk via Zoom and conducted a projection mapping workshop with students.
In addition, Barcia-Colombo utilized his studio space at the Juhl to record video of Las Vegas locals. These came together in a composite video sculpture and as recreations of three Las Vegas figures: Vegas Vic performed by Brent Holmes, Vegas Vickie performed by Laci Cerrone, and Elvis performed by Heidi Rider. [20]
