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Faculty Chess Set

artifact-system

The inquiry

How might a game piece become a portable encounter with a person and an idea?

Story

A collection of NFC-identified Faculty figures that can be used as chess pieces, teaching objects, and keys to digital personae. The work is presented here as part of a living system rather than as an isolated product: its meaning comes from the people, practices, and neighboring works that make it useful.

Bust scale, bases, NFC coins, pedestal recognition, and a growing Faculty visual language were explored.

Select the first complete set, establish consistent sculptural standards, test durability, and publish the symbolism of each role.