Mold Printer: Creating Living Self-Revealing Artworks

Valentin Postl; Wolfgang Schwendtbauer; Thomas Preindl; Kathrin Probst

doi:10.1145/3623509.3633396

Mold Printer: Creating Living Self-Revealing Artworks

Valentin Postl^*
, Wolfgang Schwendtbauer^*
, Thomas Preindl
, Kathrin Probst

^*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

We present a method of creating living computer-aided drawings by depositing mold spores onto a growth medium using a modified 3D printer. Our approach combines the precision of computerized numerical control with the organic growth of fungi to yield an aesthetic and evolving viewing experience. The organic element of the drawing results in unique and unexpected artifacts driven by environmental factors and manufacturing inconsistencies. The microscopic spores, invisible to the naked eye, also allow for a sense of anticipation and surprise as a drawing slowly develops. Exploring the possibilities of mold-based media, we examined the color, growth pattern, and species interaction of two non-toxic fungal species. In this paper, we address the technical challenges of building a reliable mold printer, explore different methods of preservation, and conclude with a discussion regarding the artistic possibilities of creating living mold drawings.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	TEI 2024 - Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction
Publisher	Association for Computing Machinery
ISBN (Electronic)	9798400704024
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1145/3623509.3633396
Publication status	Published - Feb 2024
Event	18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2024 - Cork, Ireland Duration: 11 Feb 2024 → 14 Feb 2024

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Name	ACM International Conference Proceeding Series

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Conference	18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2024
Country/Territory	Ireland
City	Cork
Period	11.02.2024 → 14.02.2024

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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
SDG 15 Life on Land

Keywords

Bio-HCI
Biodesign
Digital fabrication
DIYBio
Fungi
Nature
Prototyping
Slow Design

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Postl, V, Schwendtbauer, W, Preindl, T & Probst, K 2024, Mold Printer: Creating Living Self-Revealing Artworks. in TEI 2024 - Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction., 48, ACM International Conference Proceeding Series, Association for Computing Machinery, 18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction, TEI 2024, Cork, Ireland, 11.02.2024. https://doi.org/10.1145/3623509.3633396

Mold Printer: Creating Living Self-Revealing Artworks. / Postl, Valentin; Schwendtbauer, Wolfgang; Preindl, Thomas et al.
TEI 2024 - Proceedings of the 18th International Conference on Tangible, Embedded, and Embodied Interaction. Association for Computing Machinery, 2024. 48 (ACM International Conference Proceeding Series).

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