The Hybrid Vessel

This project sought a way to distill my experience between the Weight Project and the Digital Vessel in a way that reflected both a systematic approach and emotional response. My intention was mix digital and handcrafting processes in the final object. I developed the form by analyzing shadows, vector silhouettes and outlines, and 3D models. I then produced the final form by 3D printing master molds, casting mother molds in silicone rubber, and production molds in plaster. The final piece was a slip cast urn, which reflects the emotional response through its form, and the digital fabrication methods in its surface and texture.