1. Cost: Computational design and digital fabrication require expensive equipment and software. The initial cost of purchasing and maintaining the equipment can be prohibitive for artists and organizations with limited budgets.
2. Technical expertise: Designing and implementing computational design and digital fabrication requires a high degree of technical skill. Artists need to be proficient with design software, programming languages, and fabrication technologies. This can be a significant barrier for many traditional artists who do not have a background in these technologies.
3. Integration with the environment: Public art is often created to interact with the environment or surrounding architecture. Computational design and digital fabrication can create very complex designs that may not fit or integrate well into the surrounding environment.
4. Durability and maintenance: Public art needs to withstand the test of time and weather. Computational design and digital fabrication may create structures that are more fragile or require more maintenance than traditional materials like stone or metal.
5. Perception of authenticity: Many traditional artists and art enthusiasts may view computational design and digital fabrication as less authentic than traditional forms of artistry. This bias can affect the reception of public art created using these technologies.
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