Future Fragments

Future Fragments is a series of digitally fabricated sculptures derived from 3D scans captured at the Tate Britain, V&A, Louvre and Metropolitan museums. The scans were digitally sliced and rearranged, building the future from fragments of the past. The exhibition provokes questions about archeology and authenticity, presenting a future perspective on artifacts from the present.

Continuing the history of neoclassical imitation, the series emphasizes collaborative dialogue between artists through history, while maintaining visual distinction from the originals. History becomes a starting point for abstraction, maintaining the enduring allure of classical figuration while confronting a future of digital decay. Titles of the works correspond to the museum inventory number of the original sculpture, indicating the works are facsimiles and originals simultaneously.

The sculptures position the machine as an apprentice, fabricated by casting synthetic resins and metal powders directly into 3D printed molds, imperfectly imitating perfect classical forms. The interplay between technology and tradition reveals the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines, implementing digital precision while retaining the presence of the human touch.