Artist 04​​
This is the only Kuzma Artist still in the possession of its inventor. Artist 04 was originally created for a private cocktail hour and dinner attended by 250 leaders from academia, startups, and Fortune 100 companies.
Artist 04 has not remained stationary since this performance and is often found at innovation showcases and global events delivering a unique wow factor and an emotional connection.
The MARS Commission
Artist 04 was commissioned following an invitation to Amazon’s MARS Conference — a private, invite-only gathering of leaders in machine learning, robotics, automation, and space exploration.
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Within this environment of frontier technologies and experimental research, the instrument was used as ambient performance during a private cocktail hour and dinner for approximately 250 attendees from academia, startups, and global technology companies.
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During the event, a private technical demonstration was presented to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, who observed the system execute passages at 44 notes per second — a speed beyond human physical capability. Singer-songwriter Jewel also interacted with the instrument, witnessing it perform one of her own songs during the event.
Artist 04 performing a Jewel Song for Jewel
Following the MARS presentation, demand for appearances increased.
Between events, Artist 04 is often documented in surrounding landscapes...
Artist 04 visiting Monument Valley
Artist 04 at Snow Canyon
From Las Vegas to Melbourne
— and many places in between — it has become difficult to keep Artist 04 in one place.
Artist 04 elevating an awards event in Melbourne Australia
​​When not creating moments at global events Artist 04 is based in Perth, Australia.
When at home, the Artist is often found busking for charitable causes or helping create experimental art. One such experimental work was a performance delivered to an audience of robots.
Experimental Performance Context - Robotic Audience Music Video