Replication Shop Practices and Concepts

Max Garett, a replicator, discusses his role in creating objects for exhibits at a replication shop. He explains the process of making both touchable and non-touchable objects, using durable materials for touchable items like baby sea turtles and more flexible materials for non-touchable items like a Venus flytrap. The video also covers specific exhibits, such as a flying snake and a giant worm, and the techniques used to model and display them. Max shares insights into the learning involved in his work, including biology and anatomy, and his background in sculpture.

What is the primary role of the replication shop?

• To create authentic objects for exhibits

• To replicate objects that cannot be real for exhibits

• To manage the logistics of exhibit installations

• To design new exhibits from scratch

What material is used to make the baby sea turtles touchable?

• Glass

• Metal

• Durable plastic

• Wood

What unique feature does the Paradise flying snake model have?

• It is made of real snake skin

• It changes color

• A heart sculpted into it

• It can actually fly

What is the purpose of using water clear resins in the models?

• To display different chambers clearly

• To enhance their durability

• To make them waterproof

• To reduce their weight

What is the length of the large blue worm from Queensland, Australia?

• 1.5 feet

• 2 feet

• 5 feet

• 3.5 feet

What is the termite mound model used to demonstrate?

• The strength of termite mounds

• The diet of termites

• The size of termites

• The heat diffusion architecture

How are large models like the termite mound transported?

• In one piece

• In multiple pieces that lock together

• As a digital file

• In a liquid form

What educational background does Max Garett have?

• Architecture

• Engineering

• Sculpture

• Biology

What is a key aspect of working in the replication shop?

• Managing a team of artists

• Designing new buildings

• Learning about biology and anatomy

• Traveling to different museums

What is a common practice among artists in the replication shop?

• Hiding Easter eggs in their work

• Creating only touchable models

• Signing their work visibly

• Using only recycled materials