In a world where designers fear their work being copied not just by individuals but by generative AI models, what does it mean for an artist to make multiples? The truth is, it’s not so easy to make an exact copy, and when you’re competing with machines, sometimes there’s art in imperfections.
For this project, students made a one or two-part mold in class, out of silicone, designing/sculpting the original object used in the mold. The original object should be no larger than 18 cubic inches (ex. 4.5” x 2” x 2”).
Objects are then cast in a material — low-cost and safe materials considered include: wax, chocolate, butter, jello, ice and silicone. Casts were incorporated into a larger sculpture, installation, performance, or video exploring the idea of “copy.”
