Electromechanic Anatomies is a open lab-space which pushes participants to let their curiosity, imagination and ingenuity run wild through the process of dissecting appliances, electronics, toys and other objects in an attempt to make them better, modify their function or to make them more personalized. Through hardware hacking we can discover how things work, what they're made of and how anything can be hacked. During Electromechanic Anatomies we will discuss what we aim to achieve and how we can achieve them using tools such as soldering irons, screwdrivers, drills, saws, knives, hammers and other things in trying to modify the functionality of our hardware.  

Attendees are asked to bring something which is obsolete, something to improve upon, and/or something to take apart. Participants are also welcome to bring multiple objects for dissection which can be shared or donated with others. Participants of all ages and skill levels are welcome at Electromechanic Anatomies. Some objects for dissection will be provided.

By hacking unwanted or nonfunctional objects and combining them with others, transforming, improving, or modifying them, Electromechanic Anatomies looks to encourage utilization of what is present in our lives through a Frankensteinian approach to creation.

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Some images of items which have been dissected, combined, manipulated and transformed at Electromechanic Anatomies events.
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