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Using the Fomes fomentarius mushroom, the aim of this project was to make a sculpture showing how the mushroom interacts with nature. | Using the Fomes fomentarius mushroom, the aim of this project was to make a sculpture showing how the mushroom interacts with nature. | ||
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The shape of the mushroom was created by using plastic moulds, filling them with the fungi and letting the mushroom grow inside of them. The mushroom needed a lot of time - and moisture, but in the end the desired shape was created. | The shape of the mushroom was created by using plastic moulds, filling them with the fungi and letting the mushroom grow inside of them. The mushroom needed a lot of time - and moisture, but in the end the desired shape was created. Then I created a centipede - inspired creature from clay to add on top of the mushroom and complete the project. | ||
Then I created a centipede - inspired creature from clay to add on top of the mushroom and complete the project. | |||
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This sculpture aims to show mushrooms and animals working together in nature, but the natural element is artificial and made from cheap clay. | This sculpture aims to show mushrooms and animals working together in nature, but the natural element is artificial and made from cheap clay. | ||
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