"Can Our Bodies Continue to Exist on Different Surfaces After Death?"
Throughout history, casting has been a method of preserving the imprint of the human body. However, with the advent of modern technology, 3D scanning offers a new way of interacting with and replicating the body. This project, conceptualized by Ahmet Rüstem and Hakan Sorar, explores the intersection of tradition and innovation by using a 3D scanner to capture facial data and a 3D clay printer to create masks from Anatolian clay. Fired at 1040°C, these masks carry profound reflections on death, memory, and the act of leaving a trace.
The three-dimensional scans of faces were transformed into tangible artifacts using clay and advanced 3D printing technologies. The result is a convergence of personal identity and material permanence, provoking questions about how we leave behind pieces of ourselves in both the physical and digital realms.
This unique exploration was realized with the invaluable technical and workshop support of the Solidified Design team
