The Army Man Project started out as a way to reach out to our
community here in Tucson. We have been inviting local artists,
musicians, business owners, friends and some recommendations to the
studio for 3D scans. We try to capture people in their element and
encourage creativity during the scan. We then take the 3D scan and print
a 3.25" figure in the style of green Army Men Toys. Each package is
custom made with each persons name, photo and occupation or hobby by
laser cutting into a cardboard backer. Since we began this project, we
started to get a better sense of community and appreciation for the
people that make Tucson such a wonderful town. 100 scans later we
decided we wanted to have an exhibit featuring all of these figures. We
have no intention of stopping at these 100 people. We feel there are
many people that we want to represent in this exhibit. We have funded
the project thus far, but in order to expand to everyone who would like
to participate we will offer custom scans and prints to donors. We want
an opportunity to meet as many people as possible and create individual
pieces of art based on them. Although a majority of the scans we have
done have been entertainment based we aren't restricted to that field.
We want to include all trades or anyone who has wanted a toy of
themselves or loved one.
We will have a one night special event
at Club Congress. After the special event, the exhibit will be on
display at a locally owned business/gallery. The donors that back the
project at the $60 dollar level and up will receive their piece after
the exhibit. The date of the exhibit will be selected after we determine
the scope of the project. Aside from the figures, we will feature
performances from several people that are featured in the exhibit.
We
hope to have the opportunity to work with as many people as possible
and get all these Tucsonans at the same place and time for an exhibit
featuring them.
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