Artist Statement

Karl Orozco repurposes broken and abandoned communication tools such as printers and road signs and inventively reutilizes these objects to create vibrant prints, dynamic animations, and immersive installations. Central to Orozco’s work is an exploration of these devices when they fall silent, no longer able to convey a message. Through material transformation, he breathes new life into objects that have outlived their intended purpose. Each video or print is a record of the life cycles of these machines, offering viewers a glimpse into the intricate interplay between obsolescence and renewal. His work revolves around the concepts of death and rebirth. By granting new utilities to objects beyond their intended functionality, Orozco explores the potential inherent in what is discarded. Orozco invites contemplation on the transformative power of repurposing and what vitality can emerge from the seemingly obsolete.