Primitive Borders, 2017, Polyethylene Terephthlate Glycol formed over CNC milled forms, PLA Plastic, Laser Cut Acrylic, Pipe Cleaners, Ant Gel, Live Ants
Primitive Boarders is a speculative installation with ants acting as a metaphor for human societies. Inspired by the Uncle Milton ant farm that has been sold commercially to children for over 60 years, Primitive Boarders investigates the potential processes of a society adapting to futuristic materials (ant gel) and a forced living structure. The ants exist within 5 structures that are created using primitive forms through digital fabrication techniques. A geometric primitive is a simple form that is a prepackaged building block within 3D modeling software. The ants can freely travel from one primitive cluster to another, crossing boarders to possibly create alliances, enemies, or perish. The ants can freely travel from one primitive cluster to another, crossing borders to possibly create alliances or enemies, with many perishing in the process over time.
