The Act

‘Act I’ is the first of a new series of kiln-cast objects that explore the theatre of process through the concept of ‘Embodied Digital Craftsmanship.’ This term encompasses the practice of craftsmanship to navigate and sculpt within the digital world, rather than relying on simulation or emulation, empowering a direct craft agency. This ‘phygital’ object represents the world's first Augmented and Virtual reality created 3D printed Lost PLA core Kiln-cast object.

Through collaboration, the physical language of process is performed within a virtual environment under new parameters, such as the absence of gravity and material properties, allowing traditional processes to transcend and be sampled within new materials and contexts.

The form of the object becomes a direct physical expression of a moment in time. Within 'Act I,' the fusion of knitting and weaving techniques creates a dynamic narrative. The tightly woven sections mirror a slower, methodical approach, while the larger loopy knit signifies a more spontaneous and ad-libbed mark-making. The internal and external geometries differ, embodying a nonconformist aesthetic challenging and advancing technical knowledge of Kiln Casting.

 'Act I' pioneers a transformative approach to craft through the integration of augmented and virtual reality as a democratic tool for creativity, pushing the boundaries of traditional methodologies and expanding the horizons of glass within mixed realities.