Rob Symmers
SLAB
Thursday April 17 – Saturday April 19 · Installation
Spawned from a success at building a radio from scratch at 12, then to a highteck version of “Sid” in Toy Story, Rob Symmers has 30+ years of self taught electronics. His work history has encompassed custom sheet metal shops, machine shops, metal fabrication and marine electrical. Rob has worked with many artists, helping them build their kinetic works. Rob’s interests now lie in sound sculpture and kinetic art.
Awards and accreditations
Canada youth award, 1968:
most items taken apart in one’s bedroom
Dairy Queen employee of the month, 1971:
showing up for work award
Westgar fabrication, 1976:
least severed digits of the year
