Transforming Mold

Assignment: Create a mother mold out of an object. Create 4 copies of the mold and turn it into a series of transformations.

Materials: Apple, french plaster, latex

First experience with plaster and molding. Shortly before beginning this project I had visited New York City for spring break. I was inspired when I saw my friend eating an apple during lunch. It reminded me of the "Big Apple". My piece is the depiction of an apple turning into the "Big Apple".

(Note to tourists: you should never really use that nickname. It will make a New Yorker cringe.)

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My satisfaction with the final products were mediocre. This was my first time using plaster and molding. It was difficult, along with a steep learning curve to the molding process. However I feel as if I have learned valuable experience with this project.