Intersections - Nguyen Dang Binh

Toshihiro Kamei
CODE_LINE_Blue
16.5 inches x 11.6 inches
3D-modeled image, inkjet print
CODE_LINE_Red
16.5 inches x 11.6 inches
3D-modeled image, inkjet print
ARTIST STATEMENT
In making this work, I started by observing real plants to understand
their form and structure. The shape of the virtual plants in
the CODE_LINE series was created by writing a computer program
based on the regularity of natural plants.
The objects in CODE_LINE were expressed using glass-like textures
to express the plant’s delicacy, which collapses if only slight pressure
is applied. Though all living things have a strong vitality for survival,
they also ultimately contain the potential to collapse. When there
is perfect balance between these states, it is like the moment the
strained thread snaps, life displays its most beautiful appearance.
This work expresses that moment.
Electronic Art and Animation Catalog Art Gallery Artworks
CONTACT
Toshihiro Kamei
Kyushu University
6-1-14-219, Mugino, Hakata-ku,
Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka-ken
Hukuoka 816-0082 Japan
CODE_LINE_Green
16.5 inches x 11.6 inches
3D-modeled image, inkjet print
honky-tonk-life@hotmail.co.jp
CODE_LINE_Yellow
16.5 inches x 11.6 inches
3D-modeled image, inkjet print
TECHNICAl STATEMENT
The shape of the plant forms in CODE_LINE was created using
an original algorithm. The following procedure was used:
1. The base path was drawn which defined the direction
where the plant could grow.
2. Circles were made along the path; each radius of the
circle varied.
3. The surface was created by connecting the circles.
4. The surface was smoothed and textured.
5. The forms were rendered and composited.
This procedure was performed using lightwave3D and lScript.
By using this method, it was possible to generate shapes which
were difficult to create using the lathe tool.