Aubrey Birdwell in front of his crystals.

Winding through the highways and flea markets of America as a child in the ‘80s and ‘90s, I developed an early fascination with found objects, folk art, and the shifting landscapes of urban detritus. I hold a Bachelors of Arts and Bachelors of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from The Evergreen State College (2023) and graduate in May 2025 with a Master’s in AI and Computer Science from Georgia Institute of Technology. Drawing from over two decades of experience as a fabricator, my practice explores psychogeography, assemblage, and the transformation of discarded materials into new forms, often folding, cutting, and distorting signage or found objects to alter their meaning. My work examines urban memory, digital surveillance, and the unseen infrastructures shaping contemporary life. Through sculptural interventions, interactive installations, and algorithmic processes, I seek to uncover the narratives embedded in what we leave behind, reconfiguring the residue of urban expansion into spaces for reflection and engagement.