Artifact 1224

Artifact 1224 presents itself as an archaeological discovery from an unknown civilization, challenging viewers to consider how contemporary objects might be interpreted by future cultures. The clinical designation of "1224" suggests museum cataloging, transforming the artwork into a specimen that exists simultaneously in the present and an imagined archaeological context.

The plaster medium reinforces themes of preservation, casting, and historical documentation while questioning the authority and objectivity typically associated with museum collections. As part of the 3D Works series, the piece invites viewers to consider what objects from our current moment might survive and how the act of designation fundamentally alters an object's meaning.