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Magnified Bronze Shell Sculptures

'The Archeology of Art' Enlarges Real Shells and Bronzes Them

— May 30, 2013 — Art & Design
Imitating nature closely, sculptor Marc Quinn created 'The Archeology of Art' -- a series of giant bronze shell sculptures. The enormous sea shells were created with intricate details on every part of the sculpture's surface.

The sculptures were created in a very symbolic fashion. After scanning real shells, Quinn converted the data into a 3D map to be fed into a printer. Using a 3D printer, models of the sculptures were created. The models were then cast in bronze. Just like reproducing with DNA in nature, the process uses data to produce sculptures.

'The Archeology of Art' was created in order to link the past with present. Quinn noted that "the shell is like a found structural diagram of how the present becomes the past." Since each sculpture was based off a real ancient seashell, the project truly brings the past and the present together.
Trend Themes
1. Bronze Shell Sculptures - Creating oversized bronze sculptures of shells presents opportunities for innovative art installations and experiential marketing campaigns.
2. 3D Printing in Sculpture - Using 3D printing technology to replicate intricate details of natural objects opens up possibilities for precise and customizable sculptures.
3. Bridging Past and Present - Exploring the connection between history and art through sculpture allows for the creation of immersive storytelling experiences and cultural preservation initiatives.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Sculpture - The art world can embrace oversized bronze sculptures as a form of disruptive innovation that challenges traditional notions of scale and material.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can leverage the use of intricate sculptures as a unique application to showcase the capabilities of their technology.
3. Museum and Heritage - Museums and heritage organizations can utilize bronze shell sculptures to enhance exhibits and engage visitors in interactive and educational experiences.
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