Maruto Ardi (b. 1992)’s practice centers on a deep engagement with systems and hardware, shaping a distinct visual language that redefines how objects are perceived. His work challenges conventional perceptions about the objects, placing them in entirely new contexts, while activating space through the most unexpected use of them. This approach resonates with the conceptual art principle of idea-as-machine. By utilizing ready-mades and assemblage into reconstructing the function of everyday objects, his works encourage viewers to see and question them anew.