MANIFESTA 9
2012 — Arnhem, NL / Genk, BE
Art Production — MANIFESTA 9
Production of a series of lead castings for artist Rossella Biscotti, presented at MANIFESTA 9 in Genk, Belgium. The works were developed in collaboration with Kevin van Braak, translating the artist’s conceptual approach into precise physical artefacts.
The project involved working with highly specific reclaimed material, sourced from the floor of a disused nuclear reactor in Eastern Europe. This introduced both technical and logistical challenges, requiring careful handling, processing, and casting methods to preserve the material’s narrative while achieving the desired form and finish.
Client: Rossella Biscotti
Production with: Kevin van Braak
SPECIFICATIONS
Material
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Reclaimed lead, sourced from a decommissioned nuclear facility
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Material selected for both historical significance and physical properties
Process
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Controlled melting and casting of reclaimed lead
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Development of moulds suited to the density and behaviour of the material
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Finishing processes maintaining a raw, authentic surface quality
Technical Considerations
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Safe handling and processing of reclaimed industrial material
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Balancing precision casting with preservation of material identity
Application
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Artworks exhibited as part of MANIFESTA 9, integrating material history into contemporary art practice.
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