michele bosak projects

Sophia Brueckner's creative practice merges art, engineering, and speculative thinking to interrogate the role of technology in shaping human relationships and societal visions. Through the interplay of digital fabrication, coding, and traditional media, Brueckner crafts physical and digital artifacts that inspire critical optimism. Her ongoing project, Unrequited United, draws from Kindle's Popular Highlights of romance novels to explore collective empathy and social intimacy through shared, anonymized expressions. This body of work memorializes private moments of vulnerability and solidarity, spanning commemorative porcelain plates, expansive handwritten data visualizations, and laser-engraved wearable artifacts. By transforming digital traces into tangible forms, Brueckner invites viewers to reconsider the potential of technology not just as a tool but as a medium for collective care and emotional resonance. Her works operate as speculative prototypes for alternative futures, imagining technological landscapes grounded in human connection and ethics. With a career spanning influential roles at Google and academic institutions like the University of Michigan and MIT, Brueckner bridges the gap between innovation and introspection, crafting visions that challenge existing technological narratives while advocating for futures we choose together.