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Brute Force Attainability

Nic O'Connor

For those that forget: addressing the fragile condition of memory through documentation of process for product design and fabrication techniques. Making is made more attainable with recording and sharing process.

Starting from ideation and sketching, digital sculptures are created, refined and colored. I tackle two diverging fabrication routes through a collection of mystery box figures, a product line titled "Dumpster Divers," and a six foot wall mounted marlin affectionately called "El Pez." These projects run parallel to one another, the figures intended for production and replication while the fish exists as a bespoke sculpture.

A solidified design becomes tangible through different combinations of CNC flatbed milling, 3D printing, silicone molding, a diy rotocast, a little bit of fiberglass, an exorbitant amount of sanding, and airbrushing. Each stage is well documented and shared through a collection of notes, pictures, and videos. This exploration of process is intended to show what a little brute force and dedication can accomplish and the range that can be achieved as an independent artist.