Dimensions : 5 x 5 x 1 inches
Medium : cast plaster, gold paint
Made : 2019 – 2021
About
Created to recognize environmentalists working on raising awareness of gas leaks and awarded to former Massachusetts Representative Lori Ehrlich, Audrey Schulman, Robert Ackley and others. Made from a discarded gas valve cover found during researching gas leaks.
Making
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The discarded gas valve cover is prepared for silicon mold making.
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The discarded gas valve cover is used to make the silicon mold (set and dam removed and not shown).
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The finished silicon mold.
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Plaster and water are combined.
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The plaster is gently mixed by hand.
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The mold is filled with the plaster and agitated gently to remove bubbles.
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A hanger is embedded while the plaster is setting up.
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After drying for a few days, the casting is de-molded and ready for painting.
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The casting is painted with gold spray paint.
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A award is prepared, in this case for former Massachusetts Representative Lori Ehrlich for Beyond Gas climate work.
