A.M. DeVito
Bio: A.M. DeVito (they/them) is an internationally recognized sound designer, artist, writer, composer, and musician originally from Toronto, Canada and currently based in NYC and Montreal. Their work harnesses the materiality of acousmatic and hyperreal sound design to weld the sonic experience as a liminal intermediary across realities. By creating different modes of listening via interdisciplinary installation, sound sculpture and acoustic explorations, they dissect and reimagine narratives around technology, the self, identity and societal dissociation. They extend these themes to the visual realm via generative code, interactive video installations and performance, translating ostinato, loop and feedback through granulated form and color.
https://www.amdevito.com/
Instagram: @am.devito
Thesis Exhibition
Artist Statement: A.M. explores sound, video, and code as a conduit for marginalized voices. Their work advocates for “queering the machine,” destabilizing binaries and inserting marginalized bodies into digital spaces. At the same time, they examine the tensions between our inner and outer selves in these precarious spaces.
Their art aims to break traditional gallery barriers, making complex themes accessible through interactive experiences. Operating at the intersection of entertainment, games, and art, DeVito challenges the commercial art market and creates accessible experiences for diverse audiences. Their multisensory work is made for the marginalized while offering an entry point for those curious about intersectional narratives.
DeVito is passionate about positioning the queer, neurodivergent body within our digital future through sonic and technological interventions. Their installations invite viewers to reassess their perspectives and participate in creating an inclusive world. They use AI and machine learning to explore the evolving relationship between art and technology, blurring the lines between human and artificial.
A.M. DeVito
Spinning, 2024
Wood, silver mylar, mirrored vinyl, vintage stationary bike, steel, mirrored paint, black faux fur, clear vinyl, blacklights, spray adhesive, clear sealant, large steel armature wire, expanding foam, spray paint, chitosan, vinegar, pigment, push pins, audio cables, zipties, staples, plastic, speakers, projector, contact mics, large screen tv, vibrating bass shakers, infrared sensors, webcam, Mac minis, Bela microcontroller, audio interface, AI replicas of artist’s voice, Touch Designer, Max, and sound
Courtesy of the artist
First Year Exhibition
A.M. DeVito
Intimate Listening Space for the Hyperreal #1: Dendrophiliia, 2023
Sound, steel, PLA, acryllic, synthetic fabric, acryl gouache, wood, dog
84” x 72” x 72”
Courtesy the artist
