Flattening the Three-Dimensional: Digitizing Sculptural Bodies
It is easy to spend endless hours scrolling through social media. While these hours are often viewed as time wasted, I believe social media is one of the best platforms for creators and artists to share their work. Unfortunately, sculpture and 3D artwork are often missing from digital and social media-based platforms, as they are primarily designed for 2D content on flat screens. In my current body of work, I am exploring ways to capture and present 3D art in a digital 2D space, allowing for a unique viewing experience.
On the inside
Media: Resin, food coloring, glitter, Swarvoski crystals, polymorph plastic, red liquid lipstick, silicone mold making kit; 2020
Personal growth
Media: food coloring, plant material, Pros-Aide adhesive, FX scab blood, FX blood, 3rd Degree silicone; 2020
Plugged in
Media: Extension cord, power outlet, outlet cover, FX scab blood, Pros-Aide adhesive, red cream paint, super glue, acrylic paint; 2020
short fuse
Media: 3rd Degree silicone, wires, acrylic paint, super glue, Pros-Aide adhesive, FX scab blood; 2020
Glitter and gore
Media Glitter, shampoo, glitter, food coloring; 2020
back pain
Media: 3rd Degree silicone, Prose-Aide adhesive, polymer clay, eye shadow; 2020
About the series
The idea for this work has been building over the past few years, as I contemplated what fueled my passion for art and the direction of my creative process. I discovered that sharing my finished work with others through photographs played a significant role in my creative journey, especially because many of my loved ones and friends live far away and may not have the chance to see my art in person. This realization led me to the concept of photographing my work and using these images as the final product for my show.
To adapt my sculptures for social media, I simply capture them through photos and videos, preserving their essence from the physical world. I refrain from making additions in Photoshop, only applying minimal edits in Adobe Lightroom to enhance the lighting and make everything bold and eye-catching.
To further engage the audience on digital screens, my focus lies on the human form in my work. Each piece becomes an extension of the body, transforming the commonplace of social media into a medium that resonates with my artistic voice. As we perceive others' lives online, we often encounter a distorted and idealized view, which served as a significant inspiration for this series. In my artwork, I experiment with altering the human form in diverse ways, embracing both the beauty and the ugliness of this warped perspective.
By bridging the gap between traditional sculpture and digital media, I hope to challenge conventional norms and expand the horizons of artistic expression in the online world.
