Unit 3: Integrating Emergent + Traditional 3D Workflow Strategies
Part 1: Research Assignment
Reflection
I personally think I’ve found a new appreciation for this method of art and sculpture. Disregarding the articles, when viewing the photos of the 3D created objects, I found myself immediately captivated. Due to this, each creation sparked wonder and a want to experiment with this method itself. Considering the articles and written pieces on the sculptures, it’s very clear that these artists feel the same way. It was interesting to get a sense of how this process challenges and explores the artists artistic intuition and requires accurate mathematical calculations, adding doubtless certainty and unknown mystery to the final product. It’s amazing how diverse each project can be; A lamp, a beautiful wall piece, a great way to repurpose cardboard and more. I also like how there’s a combination of technology and hands-on work, allowing the artist to still manipulate the object (objects) on their own if not pleased. In conclusion, this method has proven, to me, to be one of the most stunning way to create complex, delicate and beautiful 3D art.
Chance McClendon
Chance is a long-time friend and successful 3D artist. In the beginning of his career, he mainly focussed on hard surface modelling and texturing for real time and rendered objects. As of right now, Chance is using his knowledge, and broadened knowledge, in 3D modelling to create virtual apartment and construction layouts accessible through VR. He also creates printed figures and objects with his own personal models and 3D printer. Both Chance and my partner have done 3D modelling school and I know, being in art school myself, how hard it can be to get out there, so I’m showing appreciation to my fellow small 3D artists. Here’s an example of a model he created; more examples of his work can be found on his ArtStation.
Eric Standley
Eric Standley is an associate professor in the School of Visual Arts in the College of Architecture and Urban Studies at Virginia Tech, he is also an artist himself currently based out of Virginia State. Looking at his artwork, there is no doubt that he is inspired by the geometrical ornamentation in Gothic and Islamic architecture. When the pieces have been planned and cut, they are assembled from the laser cut paper to form a complete 3D work. He uses a variety of rich colour, which beautifully add to the artwork, and combines 12th century architectural aesthetics with contemporary technology. I found this specific artist interesting because of the work I’ve been doing in my Modern Art History class, comparing modern and contemporary artists.
Medium: Paper, wood, water colour, gold leaf
Size: 49 x 17 x 6″
Year: 2020
Sources
https://www.artstation.com/artwork/58r8R1
http://www.eric-standley.com/
Process Photos/Reflections
First day experiments using Meshmixer, used different techniques on the program to manipulate the template bunny. I find that I prefer 3D modeling on a PC rather than a Mac, especially since I have a PC that can run these programs smoothly.
Project Process
With this project I wanted to create a ‘simple’ and ‘difficult’ model. For my first choice I decided to make a mushroom as its’ two base shapes are a cylinder and a hemisphere. My second choice was a sitting fox, but this quickly proved difficult when put through Slicer. With the second model I used primitive shapes to create the basic shape of the animal, combining all of them together once complete. Sculpting tools were used on both models to create texture and smooth out surfaces.
Assembly Process
Unfortunately, I did not get a lot of pictures during the assembling process but here are the photos I managed to get. For the mushroom I used pieces of the cardboard leftover from the laser cut project as spacers, and was pleasantly surprised with how it turned out and its heftiness. The fox/cat interlocking project was difficult at times since cardboard isn’t as strong as the pressboard and it would bend. Also it was difficult to remove pieces once put in the wrong place, however that is my fault – was still surprised with how sturdy it is!
Outdoor Images
Took out the projects while photography my clay project and used them as subjects.
