A Natural History of Digital Rubbish
Draws on ideas around obsolescence and likens outdated technologies to fossils.
artist / client
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Michael Bullock
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Mode
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Tech Dev : Production : Installation
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offering
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Contemporary Sculpture
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Physical Outcome
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Alpa Gypsum
]
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introduction
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01
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The sculpture takes its form from geology, palaeontology and archaeology: the cross section, where layers of matter are sliced away to reveal accumulation over time. Cast, relief, digital scan and fabrication combine to build a three dimensional record of obsolete technology, sedimented like rock.
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Technical Challenge
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02
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Working with the Artist we help produce an original pattern of the object using a combination of found objects, 3D printed organic forms and clay. From this fragile pattern we produced a large silicone rubber mould in sections. Then cast an alpha gypsum artwork in the mould that would stand the test of time.
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outcome
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03
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Finding its home in Monash University's faculty of IT in the Woodside building. This project was funded by the Faculty of IT and commissioned by EcoFIT, the Faculty’s Green Impact team to increase visibility of the e-waste crisis and spark conversation among students.
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The Stats.
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04
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