German · b. 1983
Computer-aided sculpture, drawing, and architecture
Kai Franz is an artist and architect born in Cologne and based in Rhode Island. His practice, described as 'Arte Povera à la Digitalis,' explores the dialogue between human and non-human agency through machine-produced works. He is an Associate Professor at RISD and known for projects like 'Plopper,' which utilizes a self-built sand-and-resin deposition machine.