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Dash Rodgerz Fluorescent Resin Waterfall Diorama Sculpture

Dash Rodgerz diorama waterfall sculpture shown under ambient lighting and glowing cyan under blacklight UV illumination
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Estimated value

$60 - $150

Rarity

Scarce(6/10)

Category

Art

Era

2020s

Origin

United States

Artist / Creator

Dash Rodgerz

Authenticity

Very High(90%)
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DASH RODGERZ FLUORESCENT RESIN WATERFALL DIORAMA SCULPTURE: IDENTIFICATION

This tabletop sculpture by Dash Rodgerz measures approximately 15 to 20 cm in height, constructed from cast composite rockwork, synthetic flocking, and tinted epoxy resin depicting a cascading waterfall. A cast miniature frog figure rests on the right rock tier. The resin component incorporates UV-reactive phosphors or optical brighteners that fluoresce cyan and violet under 365 nm to 395 nm ultraviolet light.

CROSS-CULTURAL PARALLELS

Where This Object Echoes

Japanese Suiseki & Bonseki14th to 16th century

Traditional miniature stone and tray landscape arrangements developed during the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) to represent natural topography in domestic settings.

Ritual & Ceremonial Use

  • •Display within customized UV-illuminated curiosity cabinets and fantasy tabletop gaming spaces.

Meaning Through Time

2020s

Miniature landscapes shifted from static museum models into interactive, reactive artisan display pieces using polymer chemistry.

PERIOD & ATTRIBUTION

Dating to the 2020s, this piece reflects contemporary artisan resin crafting techniques popularized across North American and European studio maker platforms between 2018 and 2026. The integration of phosphorescent and fluorescent pigments into clear-pour epoxy gained significant market presence ...
Dating to the 2020s, this piece reflects contemporary artisan resin crafting techniques popularized across North American and European studio maker platforms between 2018 and 2026. The integration of phosphorescent and fluorescent pigments into clear-pour epoxy gained significant market presence in tabletop wargaming terrain and independent diorama art during this period.

COLLECTOR NOTES

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Fluorescent dyes used in modern casting resins react specifically to long-wave ultraviolet radiation between 365 nm and 405 nm wavelengths.

SCARCITY

Scarce80-90%
CommonLegendary

Genuinely harder to find. Perhaps only dozens come to market annually. Collectors actively watch for these pieces.

Typical Characteristics

  • Dozens per year at market
  • Documented provenance valued
  • Active collector pursuit

Confidence Factors

    How does authenticity detection work?

    THE ART SPECIALIST'S TAKE

    Decorative Arts Specialist

    Silver & Glass Expert

    Identification of materials, construction logic, and UV responsiveness is directly verifiable from the provided multi-angle photographs and maker context.

    KEY EVIDENCE

    • 1Inset photograph confirms strong cyan-blue emission under 365 nm to 395 nm blacklight.

    CONDITION & GRADE

    Mint

    Grading breakdown

    Visual inspection indicates no structural chips, flocking loss, surface scratches, or resin crazing across all photographed angles.

    Condition

    The piece exhibits sharp resin edges, intact synthetic foliage without shedding, and clean pigment saturation with zero visible yellowing or cracking under standard illumination.

    ART MARKET VALUATION

    $60 - $150

    Updated: Sep 26, 2026

    • Market comparables from auctions & retail
    • Condition, completeness & craftsmanship
    • Current collector demand & trends
    • Low = quick sale, high = patient seller

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    YOUR INPUT VS. SCAN

    How your provided context compares with Curiosa.com scanner findings.

    What Aligned

    • User stated 'Glows under uv light', verified by the inset photograph displaying 365-395 nm UV-reactive fluorescence.
    • User stated 'Dash Rodgerz', consistent with indie maker resin-and-terrain sculptural methods.
    • User noted 'Mint' condition, confirmed by the absence of impact chips, fractures, or delamination in the photographs.

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