Photo: Shadows of thought, by Roberto Andromelli, 2fx3f, Chinese ink on stretched parchment,1973.

To do so he has subjected his image compositions to custom computer virus programs. From 1991-1993 he worked as computer avant garde artist-in-resident at the Pasteur Atelier and Ledoux Foundation's computer lab in Arbois, France. In 2001 he extended that artistic research into the field of viral artificial life through his collaboration with the programmer Armand Lavigne. The dominant hermaphroditic visual form seen throughout "CONTAMINATION" is created through the computational morphing of testicles, ovaries, female breasts, and the buttocks of both sexes.   "CONTAMINATION" was chosen by the artist for the title of this exhibition for a very specific reason. Through the utilization of digital-robotics, the paintings on view hold in suspension aesthetic moments preserved from real-time computer viral attacks which the artist performed using the most recent version of his custom viral software.  Exhibitions:  Numerous group exhibitions in Europe. Solo exhibitions have taken place at London City College, Chaville, France; Bayeux, France; Washington, D.C.; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; New York; London, Philadelphia. Accomplishments and awards:   Andromelli has received numerous awards and his work can be found in several museum collections, including Pompidou Museum, Salon de L'Art Moderne, to name a few. He received the award of "Ordre Chevalier des Arts" and St. Bathelemy Cross".  Press Quotes: "A national treasure."-L'Observateur." L'Express wrote: "Andromelli is a leading figure of the neo figurative art...", etc...