What is this Project?

"I Used to Be Real" is a proposed art exhibition focusing on traditional and digital sculpture. As a student working towards my MFA, this exhibition acts as a final culmination of my art education. Using a variety of different media, my work navigates the space between the virtual and the physical world.

Originally trained in traditional sculpture techniques such as clay modeling and metal casting, I have expanded my collection of skills to include virtual art-making methods.

"I Used to Be Real" highlights the relationship between these techniques by combining physical three-dimensional sculpture with digital print and animation.

The money is for...

• Eps foam for CNC milling.
• Polycarbonate plastic material for 3D printing.
• Wood and drywall for gallery construction.
• Aqua resin for hard-coatings.
• Printing costs for anaglyph prints and Exhibition Catalogs.
• Purchase of 3 to 5 pico-projectors for use with animations.
• Miscellaneous materials such as paints, adhesives, etc.

What YOU get?

Unique 3D anaglyph prints!  Each print comes with a pair of red/cyan 3D glasses that, when worn, produce the illusion of three dimensional space.

Also, larger donations receive a one of a kind rapid-prototype of my digital sculpture.  Each polycarbonate plastic sculpture will be hand finished and painted.

A special thanks to...

Eric Durkin: Videographer/Animator

• Website: http://www.ericdurkin.com/
• Vimeo: http://vimeo.com/ericdurkin
  

Kevin Durkin:  Graphic Designer

• Portfolio: www.irrelevantkevin.com
  

• Art stuff/shirts: www.thisisirrelevant.com

Jonathan Gianino: Musician

• SONG:  "There's Always a Ladder That Can Smile"  12/08/10
• Email: Dearoldgreenland@gmail.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/jonathangianino