Intersections - Nguyen Dang Binh
Intersections - Nguyen Dang Binh
Intersections - Nguyen Dang Binh
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Ergun Akleman<br />
Symmetric Sculptures<br />
10 inches x 20 inches x 20 inches<br />
Sculpture<br />
ARTIST STATEMENT<br />
This new sculptural family was created with interactive topological<br />
modeling. With this procedure, tested in a computer-aided sculpting<br />
course, students can rapidly create a wide variety of shapes.<br />
Although the shapes are completely different, they indistinguishably<br />
belong to the same family. The shapes are manifold surfaces, so<br />
they can be easily reproduced using 3D printing. Because of their<br />
strong symmetry, they can be constructed using a few building<br />
blocks. Current investigations are exploring physical construction of<br />
large versions (more than three meters square) of these complicated<br />
shapes using low-cost materials such as concrete.<br />
Electronic Art and Animation Catalog Art Gallery Artworks<br />
CONTACT<br />
Ergun Akleman<br />
Texas A&M University<br />
3739 Chantal Circle<br />
College Station, Texas 77845 USA<br />
ergun@viz.tamu.edu<br />
www-viz.tamu.edu/faculty/ergun/<br />
research/topology/index.html<br />
COLLABORATORS<br />
Ozan Ozener<br />
TECHNICAl STATEMENT<br />
These sculptures are created using TopMod, a topological modeling<br />
system developed by Ergun Akleman, Jianer Chen, and Vinod<br />
Srinivasan with the contributions of more than 10 graduate students.
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