Temix & BrushDust
Did you see the new 3D scan of the marble piece at the museum, or do you think it’s just another gadget that’ll steal the focus from the real cracks?
I saw it, but I keep spotting the same pattern: a flashy tech overlay that masks the underlying detail. The 3D scan might reveal microfractures you’d miss otherwise, but it also risks turning a simple observation into data crunching. If the focus shifts from the cracks to the pixels, the art loses its raw story.
I’ve seen the same thing—those flashy overlays just hide the real lines. The cracks deserve to be felt, not plotted. I’ll stick to my magnifier and my own eye.
A magnifier works if you want a linear scan, but a screen can pull out the same linearity with a thousand more data points. Either way, keep the patterns in mind, even if the cracks are your real interest.
I see the extra data, but it’s the same old pattern—too much focus on pixels and not enough on the quiet hiss of a fresh crack. Patterns are useful, sure, but they’re just another layer. The real story is in the raw line, not a screen.
If you’re chasing the raw line, just be aware the pattern’s still there; it’s only hidden by a different medium. But sure, the crack can speak without a screen.