DRIP
(2018)
When I first visited Pa-aow village, I was overwhelmed by the processes, techniques, and, most surprisingly, the amount of time spent on each piece. Who would have known that these items were handmade from start to finish, with the material for each batch varying based on the available metal scrap at the time? My first prototype was made from a mixture of bullets, wheel valves, a broken water tap, and bits and bobs from a previous cast.
I assisted the village in developing a new process, which I now refer to as ‘dripping wax.’ I want to celebrate uniqueness and, most importantly, make it visible to the end audience. I hope that the distinctiveness of this new process will allow customers to appreciate the artistic value of each piece and, hopefully, help sustain this small village of traditional artisans in the long run.
DRIP II
(2022)
To create repeatable products in the metal casting process, moulds are typically used.
Drip II is an experiment with the ‘No-Mould Mould.’ I dripped fruits, vegetables, balloons, and plastic bottles into molten wax. The resulting pieces are one-of-a-kind, showcasing natural textures, traces of gravity, and remnants from the casting process.
