Lee Blalock

Lee Blalock is an Associate Professor in the Art & Technology / Sound Practices Department at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC). Their work explores posthumanism, embodied cognition, and hybrid identities through technology-mediated processes. Blalock holds an MFA from SAIC (2011), an AA from Bauder College (1999), and a BS from Spelman College (1994).

Education:

• BS, 1994, Spelman College, Atlanta
• AA, 1999, Bauder College, Atlanta
• MFA, 2011, School of the Art Institute of Chicago

Research Interests:

Blalock's practice focuses on reconfiguring the body through technology, emphasizing anatomical modification, computational systems, and non-human entanglement. Projects often blend wearable electronics, generative algorithms, and performative rituals. Key themes include agency, hybrid identities, and the intersection of biology with mechanical systems.

Exhibitions/Performances:

Work has been shown at Ars Electronica, NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery, Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, and Elastic Arts. Notable projects include Ev3ryd4y Cyb0rg TV (2025), 0(zero)body drawings (2024), and Sy5z3n_3 (2018).

Labs/Teams:

Blalock maintains a DIY studio practice focused on experimental material exploration and interdisciplinary collaboration. Their work often involves custom hardware/software systems and live performance frameworks.