Christina Koehler, known artistically as Tintin Patrone, is a German-Filipino sound and performance artist whose work explores the dynamic intersections of music, art, sound, and experimental expression. Her practice is rooted in an ongoing investigation of sound as a cultural system, examining how it shapes—and is shaped by—personal and collective identities.
A central element of her artistic inquiry involves the inclusion of robots and artificial intelligence, which she employs to question conventional notions of human subjectivity and embodiment. By integrating these non-human entities into her work, Tintin Patrone actively dismantles traditional concepts of "human nature," proposing new frameworks that reflect the evolving relationship between technology, society, and the self.
Her performances, installations, and plays often draw influence from musical Concept-Art, Fluxus, and experimental music, echoing a spirit of avant-garde experimentation. These pieces are not merely artistic expressions but are critical investigations into the role of non-human agency in the arts.
Equally integral to her process is the ethos of collaboration. Deeply inspired by the culture of associations and collectives, she frequently works alongside other artists and interdisciplinary groups, fostering environments of shared discovery and creative exchange.