Molded Wall Relief Art Support for Graffiti Exhibition
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Solution Overview
Problem
Graffiti artists face challenges in exhibiting their work due to the difficulty in handling and transporting large, heavy sections of walls, which are cumbersome and require specialized packaging and handling, limiting their exposure and the number of pieces that can be displayed in galleries adapted for traditional canvases.
Innovation Solution
A method of manufacturing an art support that mimics a wall portion's relief and texture using a hardenable material injected into a mold, attached to a canvas, and framed to reduce weight and facilitate hanging, allowing for a lightweight, aesthetically similar representation of a wall section that can be easily transported and displayed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Shape
If a section of wall is used as the canvas for graffiti artwork, then the aesthetic effect and texture of the artwork are improved, but the weight and handling difficulty increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a mold of the wall section and uses this mold to cast a replica artwork. The replica captures the essential aesthetic features (texture, relief, appearance) of the original wall section while using lightweight materials, thus copying the visual characteristics without the heavy weight and handling difficulties of the actual wall section.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the material parameters by using a hardenable material (such as resin or polymer) instead of actual wall material. This material can be molded to replicate the wall's aesthetic properties while having significantly reduced density and weight, allowing the artwork to be easily handled and transported.
2Shape
If a section of wall is used for graffiti artwork, then the visual appearance is improved, but the complexity of cutting out and transporting increases
Solution Approach 1:
Instead of cutting out and transporting a actual wall section, the patent creates a molded replica that captures the visual appearance of the wall section. This copying process simplifies transportation by eliminating the need for specialized packaging and handling equipment required for real wall sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent divides the wall section into a modular replica that can be independently manufactured, transported, and displayed. The molded artwork is a self-contained unit that can be easily moved without requiring the complex logistics needed for transporting actual wall sections.
3Shape
If a section of wall is used as canvas, then the artistic effect is improved, but the ease of display in galleries is worsened
Solution Approach 1:
The patent creates a scaled-down or scaled-up replica of the wall section that maintains the artistic effect while being suitable for gallery display. The molded artwork can be hung on gallery walls using standard framing techniques, making it easy to display without requiring special accommodation for heavy wall sections.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent transforms the three-dimensional wall section into a manageable replica that can be displayed in the vertical dimension of gallery walls. By creating a version of the artwork that fits standard display dimensions and mounting methods, the piece becomes easily operable in gallery settings.
4Ease of operation
If a frame is added to the canvas, then the ease of hanging is improved, but the overall size and weight increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses a thin, lightweight frame structure that provides sufficient support for hanging and display while minimizing added weight. The frame is designed to be slender and elegant, offering the necessary functional support without significantly increasing the overall size or weight of the artwork.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The solution enables graffiti artists to create a lightweight, transportable art support that maintains the aesthetic effect of a wall section, allowing for practical exhibition and display, while reducing the weight and handling complexities associated with traditional wall sections.
Implementation Method 1
injecting a hardenable material into a mold comprising an imprint representing a relief of a portion of a wall
Implementation Method 2
injecting a hardenable material into a mold... so as to form an art support comprising a canvas covered with an element of hardened material
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AI summary
The invention relates to a method of manufacturing an art support (1), particularly for producing graffiti, comprising a step (E2) of injecting a curable material into a mould (5) comprising an impression (50) representing a relief of a portion of a wall, a step (E3) of fixing a canvas (3) on the said curable material, a step (E6) of demoulding so as to form an art support (1) comprising a canvas (3) covered with an element made of cured material (2) having the relief of a portion of a wall.