My work evolves over time with a constant drive of its connection to architecture. The challenge is to merge mathematical aspects of tectonic systems into the constructed form and space hovering between arts and architecture, envisioning and making geometric structures and tectonic systems that blur their boundaries. Geometric structures, different kinds of architectures emerge that uncovers, discovers unexpected three-dimensional patterns, forms, and dynamics Creating complex geometric constructs engage simultaneously analytical and synthetic operations.
With CURVERUM I, undulating massing of syncopated modulations are supported by a concrete ‘spine’ and concrete columns. The module is constructed from a grid of circles (see last image in this post). Using modules is a tectonic approach to form making.
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The exhibition DIGITALISM not only showed my 2d cut out prints on acrylic derived from 3d models, but also included a large screen TV eight videos of animations of the 3d models the artworks were derived from, but also animations of structures exploring tectonics that lie somewhere between sculpture and architecture, blurring their boundaries.
These are the eight videos. For the best view experience, click ‘Watch on YouTube’ and click on settings (gear icon) and set Quality to 1080p HD.
“As technology becomes ever inseparable from our everyday lives the boundaries between the digital and analog are increasingly blurred. Digitalism explores works by abstract artists that bridge the two realms whether the digital aspects are apparent or not. Andrew Reach creates fully digital images that harken back to his interest in architecture. Through the computer, Reach is able to render his compositions both one and two dimensionally, either animating them on screen, or digitally printing the work as physical objects. With their weavings, Meagan Smith begins their designs on the computer. Through the use of a digital loom, they are able to hand-paint the threads and manipulate the weaving as it’s being created to introduce analog processes into woven structures. Similarly, Jenniffer Omaitz develops her ideas from an interest in architecture through paper maquettes that are photographed, digitally rendered, and printed as a reference point for her paintings. Each artist utilizes a digital component, anchoring technology as a creative tool and process to create physical works.”
Christopher Richards
Context Fine Art at 78th Street Studios in the Gordon Square Arts District of Cleveland. Opening reception: Wednesday September 18, 6-8pm
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8 animations of my 3d models shown on a TV
Eight Animations Video
Looking at my work QUADRAMID V
Megan Alves, me and Context gallery owner Christopher Richards
I’ll be showing new router cut prints on acrylic of work derived from 3d virtual models.
In addition to the artworks, I will also be showing 8 animations of my 3D work on a TV. Four of the animations are the ‘Parents’ to the artworks in the show. The other four are structures that hover between art and architecture. The animations are choreographed with music and there will be headphones to listen.
DIGITALISM Context Fine Art is located at 78th Street Studios, 3rd Floor 1300 W. 78th Street, 1305 W 80th St, Cleveland, OH 44102
Opening; Wednesday September 18, 6-8pm Third Friday’s 5-9pm or by Appointment
Pictured: RESOLVER I cnc cut out uv inkjet on acrylic mounted to composite aluminum derived from virtual 3d model.
The following are stills from the animations of structures that blur boundaries between art and architecture.
MONUMENT TO SOCIAL MEDIA
TELOFLUX
STELLA OCTANGULA
STELLA OCTANGULA
ASTRADOME
ASTRADOME
This is a screencast clip one of those, STELLA OCTANGULA, being rendered. I sped up the clip 6 times showing 2 frames being rendered. This animation in total has 1,800 frames and took 25 hours to render. The renderings are choreographed with music and there will be headphones to listen.
I was awarded the Ohio Arts Council’s Artists With Disabilities Access Program (ADAP) Grant for fiscal year 2024.
