On this page we share our research into artists, designers and inventors who are working with similar ideas and processes.
Creating with the Makey Makey
Rupinder Kaur-Makey Makey Electronic Melodica
This picture inspires my design for what I am going to be doing in class and caught my attention as I was browsing through Pinterest. It was uploaded by Spyclub. The artist's name is Divya. According to Divya the Makey Makey is easily reprogrammable which I thought was an interesting concept for design. She used a Vero board to create her design. Direct Link: http://www.instructables.com/id/Makey-Makey-Electronic-Melodica/ |
Deanna DelSanto-Rain Gauge
I feel that this rain gauge is a really interesting use of the technology and very creative endeavor. The rain gauge is a part of 3Dkanjers project, which is integrating technology with educational purposes. The actual physical rain gauge is a 3D printout, created on TinkerCad. Then, the makers of the rain gauge used an existing plan on Thinkerverse for a tipping bucket. The rain acts as a signal for the computer for computing purposes, which is connected through the use of the MakeyMakey. The tipping bucket is connected to the space bar on the MakeyMakey, which then computes back to the program. The program was created through Scratch.
I feel that this is a really cool and innovative project. It utilizes a few different programs to make this one final project. It's a great educational tool, in many different ways. If doing this project from start to finish with students, the students would get exposure to the 3D printing as well as working with tools online to create the final printout. Furthermore, the students would get exposure to creating the program to record the rainfall. I would imagine that the data collected doing this project was then used to help further understand a project on a much larger scale. |
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Tatiana Bermeo- 3D Printed Drum Set
This project grabbed my attention because it doesn't just involve using the makey makey but also the concept of 3D printing which is another thing we have learned and worked with in class. So for this project he used tinkercad to create the 3D forms and then printed them out and added pieces of copper to make them look more like drums. He then used scratch to program the sounds to the makey makey. Like he mentions in the video, it is a great way to put together two art-tech aspects to broaden possibilities for bigger projects. |
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Christina Collado - Makey Makey Choir
I thought this use of the makey makey was really creative and cool. The wires were atatched to the back of the coral risers and some of the students were attached to notes. It is so interesting how the music plays when he students touch each other. This is a concept I would like to try out in class. I also like how he makey makey was he instrumental component of this performance. |
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Lisa Pastore - Interactive Tree
This is one of my favorite projects that I have seen with a Makey Makey. Having experience with how the Makey Makey works, it was amazing to see such a large scale project in action. The Makey Makey anodes are each connected to a root so that they are touch sensitive. When the roots are touched, an audio file is played as output. I love that the project is not only interactive between an individual and the artwork, but also between numerous people and the artwork. As people interact with one another while also interacting with the tree, the outcome changes dramatically. It is as if one note is being played when one person touches it, but when people on other roots join hands, it begins to play cords. Very cool! It is a great way to combine science, art, and music! |
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Omar Altieri
Robot's Hand As I was searching through various Makey Makey projects, I found this project to be most interesting. The idea of using Makey Makey to operate a robot hand is very cleaver because makey Makey is made in a way so that the user would avoid having to deal with all the hardware and software complications when dealing with these types of projects. As we can see each command on the control board activates a motor that is attached to a corresponding finger allowing it to flex and retract. After seeing this there is no doubt that soon enough we will be controlling robots around our very own households. |
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Alicia Legland- JarJar Keys
Searching through the Makey Makey website, I found an interesting project utilizing old glass jars. Naturally, as soon I saw the word "recycled" I was immediately drawn in and had to find out more. This project makes wonderful use of glass jars--filled with different amounts of water--and turns it into a musical instrument. The jars, a few cables and alligator clips, and a Makey Makey kit can be turned into a twelve-key piano with a full octave set when connected to a computer. Each jar (a total of twelve) functions as a single piano key, both black and white. I love the concept of using recyclable materials; it seems to be the theme of my artistic interests. The Makey Makey technology is mind-blowing in that it can turn any ordinary objects into musical instruments. The options are entirely endless in what can be hooked up to a computer and turned into a tactile musical device. |
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Yuhao Qiao
A Fantasie Fragment by Kiran Wattamwar and Christina Sun Besides the music (Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu), I like the artists' choice of color and flow of the purple and blue lines which indicates when a tune should be repeated, as the lines cycle back. The concept of repetition also made me think of a musical box on paper. A comment from Eric Rosenbaum's page (Recommended for inspirations) The paper is covered with a sheet of transparency with laser cut holes in the locations of each note-- this prevents the sliding finger from triggering notes when touching the connecting lines in between. This is a very smart way to keep a clean surface, add additional patterns and keep any unnecessary conducting path hidden. (though there seem to be none)
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Reflection: This piece inspires me to make use of the flow of conductive 'buttons' to create a tune that cycles/repeats itself. The way the flow of notes is directed (here by the flow of lines and cycles) is also something to consider. As of now I am thinking of using a gradient of colors or number.
Working with Conductive Thread
Cassidy Del Orfano - Conductive Thread: Wearable Patches
Imagine the possibilities of sewing an LED light-up patch onto your backpack or your jacket. The possibilities of this are endless for costuming, play and even everyday wear. The patch is removable, and easy to sew onto any fabric. Essentially, it is the same idea as the bookmark book light. The user draws out their concept, outlining exactly where they want to put the stitching. Then, the circuit is sewn into fabric using conductive thread, which lights up the LED light when a battery is inserted. The only difference from the backlight is that this is for more practical, every day use on wearable accessories. The example from science buddies.org is a skeleton kitty with glowing eyes that was sewn onto a bag. My family and I love to get dressed up into costumes. We often seek out opportunities to get dressed up, like the Renaissance Faire or a themed summer party. I know our costumes would be pushed to the next level with some wearable technology. Not only that, but how cool would it be to come to school with a light-up accessory on your book bag? |
Eric Askedall- Conductive Thread
Conductive thread has sparked a new age of technology not only for clothing, but for fashion as well. It seems that most people start with thread. After looking around at various styles I noticed a creative one that I could see becoming a fad at one point. This design was made from a DressCode circuit and it is a necklace that implements light in the design. I never saw anything like this and I really like how the light illuminates warmth inside the wood exterior. http://www.kobakant.at/DIY/?p=4954 Collin Savage- Conductive Thread
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Nicole Leyland: E-Textiles
Branching off from my research for the 3D printing, I was also able to find designers who are starting to experiment with E-Textiles. I'm really loving the trend of incorporating technology into clothing/fashion forward trends. I think it reflects the society that we live in. Above is an image is titled: (No)where (Now)here: two gaze-activated dresses by Ying Gao. I was intrigued to learn that E-textiles involve the apparel industry, smart inks from the chemical industry, conductive fibers and for the future, disruptive technology such as yarn that senses, converts ambient energy into electricity (energy harvesting) and stores it over the whole garment, bandage etc. Many intelligent clothing, smart clothing, wearable technology and wearable computing projects involve the use of e-textiles but they will open up huge new markets. Imagine the big designer fashion brands using the functionality in apparel and accessories at high prices. Definitey and interesting site and read! I think this is the start of something amazing!
PS. Every week I watch the show Project Runway on Lifetime and the past challenge that the designers had to complete was to design a dress based off a NY bridge using a 3D printer to help create pieces to sew to their garment! I got so excited and it instantly reminded me of this class!
Read more at: http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/6531/why-the-interest-in-e-textiles
Branching off from my research for the 3D printing, I was also able to find designers who are starting to experiment with E-Textiles. I'm really loving the trend of incorporating technology into clothing/fashion forward trends. I think it reflects the society that we live in. Above is an image is titled: (No)where (Now)here: two gaze-activated dresses by Ying Gao. I was intrigued to learn that E-textiles involve the apparel industry, smart inks from the chemical industry, conductive fibers and for the future, disruptive technology such as yarn that senses, converts ambient energy into electricity (energy harvesting) and stores it over the whole garment, bandage etc. Many intelligent clothing, smart clothing, wearable technology and wearable computing projects involve the use of e-textiles but they will open up huge new markets. Imagine the big designer fashion brands using the functionality in apparel and accessories at high prices. Definitey and interesting site and read! I think this is the start of something amazing!
PS. Every week I watch the show Project Runway on Lifetime and the past challenge that the designers had to complete was to design a dress based off a NY bridge using a 3D printer to help create pieces to sew to their garment! I got so excited and it instantly reminded me of this class!
Read more at: http://www.printedelectronicsworld.com/articles/6531/why-the-interest-in-e-textiles
Deanna DelSanto: Light Up Pennant
Pennants are a really fun and cool way to show off your love for something (ie: your college or favorite sports team). In the world of conductive thread and wearable electronics, it comes as no shock that these can now be made to use conductive thread and have some sort of light element to them. These seem pretty simple and basic to start with, so not too far out of my skill range (even if my sewing marks look more like drunk worms rather than marching ants). The maker of these pennants also showed that it could be a cool idea to layer the lights under fabric, rather than have them naked. I like it because it's a very open ended project. You get to choose how large or small you want the pennant, you choose the subject and design how it looks all together. I think that this allows more creativity for anyone interested, because there is no one set way the pennant should look. I like that it's simple enough for beginners to work with, but it can be amped up for someone with more experience in this area. Overall, it seems like a good jumping off point for people who want to experiment more with conductive thread, but aren't at an advanced skill level yet.
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Omar Altieri
Turn Signal Bike Jackets by Shih Chien University Fashion Students As soon as I saw these students riding bikes with a turn signal on there backs I was immediately surprised by both the simplicity and the distinctiveness of this project. It offers a way for people to ride bikes without having to worry about the traffic behind them misinterpreting which way they are going and also avoids the dangerous "take off your hand and wave" signal. The LED red lights on the back of the jacket are sewed threw by electric conducting thread that allows the LED lights to turn on as soon as the thread is connected to a battery. Unfortunately, it was not mentioned how the signalling works, but I'm sure it's way safer than waving. Link: http://makezine.com/2010/02/09/turn_signal_bike_jackets/ |
Yuhao Qiao
Embroidery of the Ursa Minor constellation, also known as the little bear and the little dipper, on navy blue linen. Stars are 3mm white LEDs and illuminate via a coin cell battery on the back of the embroidery.Prototype for a new series of sewable circuit kits by Polymath Design Lab.
Embroidery of the Ursa Minor constellation, also known as the little bear and the little dipper, on navy blue linen. Stars are 3mm white LEDs and illuminate via a coin cell battery on the back of the embroidery.Prototype for a new series of sewable circuit kits by Polymath Design Lab.
Cloud Brocade by Phillip Beesley Architect
Cloud Brocade is a vertically oriented suspended geotextile equipped with a network of vessels that accumulates tiny amounts of stray organic matter from its surroundings. The underlying geometry of this work is generated from individual rhombus shaped elements, arranged in a non-repeating Penrose tessellation. Each tile can assume any of ten possible planar orientations allowing informal assembly akin to self-generation in natural growth patterns. Custom snap-fit silicon joints, acting much like cartilage, form resilient connections between elements giving the overall textile a high degree of flexibility and making it tolerant of large geometric distortions.
Cloud Brocade is a vertically oriented suspended geotextile equipped with a network of vessels that accumulates tiny amounts of stray organic matter from its surroundings. The underlying geometry of this work is generated from individual rhombus shaped elements, arranged in a non-repeating Penrose tessellation. Each tile can assume any of ten possible planar orientations allowing informal assembly akin to self-generation in natural growth patterns. Custom snap-fit silicon joints, acting much like cartilage, form resilient connections between elements giving the overall textile a high degree of flexibility and making it tolerant of large geometric distortions.
Jacqueline Perez
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Christina Collado: Conductive Thread Trick or Treat Bag and Halloween Mask
I saw this project and I thought it was really cute and creative to use conductive threads and lights to make halloween trick or treat bags. The lights will really stand out when kids go trick or treating at night. Just like with the bookmarks we made in class, the possibilities are endless with this project because you can really make any halloween design you want. I also like the idea of making light-up halloween masks with conductive thread because you don't really see a lot of masks that light up. These are some conductive thread projects that could be really fun for halloween! |
Alicia Legland
E-textile by Sew Electric; Fabric Piano Project: http://sewelectric.org/diy-projects/5-fabric-piano/ Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DHZ0ajlMcSs_ I thought this project was so cool! The conductive thread and electronic Lilypad materials turn a piece of felt designed to look like a piano, into an actual working musical instrument. I think it's amazing that by just touching the piano the sound is made; I've never seen this technology before taking this course and it blows my mind. I also think it is a great way for children--or really anyone--to enjoy art, technology, AND music all within one project. The video shows someone working on the project and demoing it as it comes to completion. Seeing this makes me wonder what other types of instruments can be made out of felt and this type of tactile technology; I personally think a drum set would be really fun to make and. of course, even more fun to play with. |
Tatiana Bermeo
Slow-to-fast twinkling stars blanket (using conductive patches) by betsyjorg
I really liked this project I found on instructables.com. This project is basically a blanket that lights up when touched. The materials are similar to those we have learned about and in some cases used. She uses LED lights, a lilypad and conductive thread to program a light pattern on the blanket. This is a very creative and functional project. I like that it is a simple concept that becomes more complex due to the technology used. Although it may seem complex I think she describes the steps in a way any one with any level of expertise may understand.
Slow-to-fast twinkling stars blanket (using conductive patches) by betsyjorg
I really liked this project I found on instructables.com. This project is basically a blanket that lights up when touched. The materials are similar to those we have learned about and in some cases used. She uses LED lights, a lilypad and conductive thread to program a light pattern on the blanket. This is a very creative and functional project. I like that it is a simple concept that becomes more complex due to the technology used. Although it may seem complex I think she describes the steps in a way any one with any level of expertise may understand.
Lisa Pastore
E-textile design by dt4art on instructables. Finger Drums! This project seems like it would be a lot of fun! It is amazing that we can now have instrumentals at the touch of our fingertips! Literally! This can be programmed to essentially any instrument and can lead to great lessons in the classroom for kids of almost any age! They used a lilypad, a glove, and conductive thread to sew conductive fingertips onto a glove. The lilypad programmed the sound so that when you touch two fingers together, a circuit is closed and an instrumental noise is played - relatively simple once you understand how to program a lilypad! Video is on the site link! |
Rupinder Kaur
E-textile Design by VANEBANETXU (INSTRUCTABLES.COM) I found this just in time for HALLOWEEENN!!!!! on Pinterest. I think it is really interesting and alot of work was put into this. The way everything is sewn together it looks really cool. The creator says it is a Skull Brooch that lights up. Her entire pinterest page consists of these interesting creations and brooches! This is her link to see more! |
Keanna Jardine - Wallpaper Circuit Board & LED Pillow
By Leah Buechley, director of the MIT Media Lab High-Low Tech research group. This artist created a wallpaper circuit board with LED lights and designs. I found this very interesting because I saw smaller items with the circuits and LED's but I didn't imagine that they would have entire wallpapers made with this stuff. it is a very different approach. She used her wallpaper to inspire her students to draw from their cultures and create their own project based on hers. The second piece is an LED pillow which looks uncomfortable to sleep on but is a great idea. The colors worked well with the piece and it had a very sleepy feel to it. This is part of the upcoming e-textile industry. This project was fascinating but looks like a very long process in creating it. |
Contemporary artists, designers and inventors that work with 3D printing
Collin Savage
I've found that contemporary art in 3D printing has allowed artists to bring more detail into physical sculptures that would not otherwise have been possible. From hand carving statues from common materials such as wood or marble to more malleable designs like clay sculptures, there has always been a limit. To surpass this limit, artists changed to other mediums of expression, usually 2 dimensional. This new technology allows artists to bring their visions to light in the most intricate ways. Any piece of human error done by hand can be removed for symmetrical or asymmetrical models, and it gives a broader view and depth to the art. From the wearable pieces to pieces that demonstrate the inner being of living things to the living and systematic functions of the world around us, 3D printing allows these visions to come to life and flourish. Personally, I'm a fan of the body art done to bring our physical insides outwards, but I also like pieces such as Simple Rules for the Complex World by Oliver Grim that bring poetry to fruition.
I've found that contemporary art in 3D printing has allowed artists to bring more detail into physical sculptures that would not otherwise have been possible. From hand carving statues from common materials such as wood or marble to more malleable designs like clay sculptures, there has always been a limit. To surpass this limit, artists changed to other mediums of expression, usually 2 dimensional. This new technology allows artists to bring their visions to light in the most intricate ways. Any piece of human error done by hand can be removed for symmetrical or asymmetrical models, and it gives a broader view and depth to the art. From the wearable pieces to pieces that demonstrate the inner being of living things to the living and systematic functions of the world around us, 3D printing allows these visions to come to life and flourish. Personally, I'm a fan of the body art done to bring our physical insides outwards, but I also like pieces such as Simple Rules for the Complex World by Oliver Grim that bring poetry to fruition.
Christina Collado I love this 3D sculpture by Heather Gorham using a 3D scanner and 3D prints. This sculpture is so intricate and earthy since it is of an animal and plants. I found it interesting due to the design which looks like a tree holding up a lamb and the lamb's body is made up of fruits and vegetables. It is not just a sculpture of an object but it looks like there was a lot of though and time put into this work of art. Bathsheba Grossman Bathsheba Grossman is one of the most renowned artist in the world of 3D printing because her intricate work is focused on geometry and symmetry. She uses a lot of mathematical models which I find intriging because I happen to love math. I love her sculptures because they are very complex yet they look natural at the same time. Another interesting thing about this artist is that she loves to use metal for her sculptures and I think it makes her scultures look even more elaborate. |
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Yuhao Qiao
While researching, I found that some works are limited by traditional sculpting techniques, here's two that makes good use of the property of 3D printing technique.
Luke Jerram's Tohoku Japanese Earthquake Sculpture
In this artwork (left), Jerram translates the messy seismograph(recording of intensity) of a Japanese earthquake into thin layered discs. Using rapid prototyping technology (to model and print) the final design, this piece is really a combination of technology and art. I really like the creativity of turning something as irregular and messy as a seismograph into a clean design.
The material of the artwork, though unknown, we were told a copy of it were made in glass. I think this is very creative in the sense that it fully exploits the new idea of 3D printing - just imagine actually blowing such a structure out of glass!
While researching, I found that some works are limited by traditional sculpting techniques, here's two that makes good use of the property of 3D printing technique.
Luke Jerram's Tohoku Japanese Earthquake Sculpture
In this artwork (left), Jerram translates the messy seismograph(recording of intensity) of a Japanese earthquake into thin layered discs. Using rapid prototyping technology (to model and print) the final design, this piece is really a combination of technology and art. I really like the creativity of turning something as irregular and messy as a seismograph into a clean design.
The material of the artwork, though unknown, we were told a copy of it were made in glass. I think this is very creative in the sense that it fully exploits the new idea of 3D printing - just imagine actually blowing such a structure out of glass!
UNFOLD's Ceramic 3D Printing
I searched for the use of unconventional materials as I am interested to see what possibilities the 3D printing technology can bring. These works by UNFOLD, an European art studio, explores 3D printing with clay as the printing material. The greatest room opened up is that you are able to play with designs on the inside of the pottery or ceramic, which conventionally might be hard to do. Unfold also applied their works to real-life technologies (below is an open source water filter made by 3D printing of clay). Although it is just a rudimentary model, the thought that it may one day appear in our daily lives is exciting. The studio also combined their ceramic works with other materials, one of their newest combined glass-blowing with ceramic. |
Reflection: I have heard of 3D printing and seen it been used at an architecture school for prototype designs. From this research, I found different ways in which the technology adds to the art itself, how it breaks the boundary of what can and cannot be done. I really like how elegantly 3D printing can combine art and things we use everyday and the various materials that can actually be printed. I believe there are more room for creativity.
Rupinder Kaur
3D printing in Contemporary Art By Franky 11/22/2010 I found this interesting because it shows how much effort and interest was put into this piece. I can't really make out what it might be but to the artist "Nick Erivinck it is piece that is "on the edge of the physical and digital realm." According to Materialise, Nick Erivinck is a contemporary Belgian sculptor and visual artist. He pushes the boundaries of 3D design. This sculpture is called Ikrausism. This was on display in "Fantastic Illusions" in Shanghai, China. |
Keanna Jardine
A Souvenir of Our Universe for Visitors by Andrew Werby I found this interesting particularly because It portrays our universe in a ball. it is uniquely created and reminded me of a Men in Black scene. I love the alien element to it and the colors used. Making the body of the animal one color and making the world more colorful helps you to focus on what the artist was trying to say and what he wants you to focus on for this piece. The Aesthetic of Fears - Dorry Hsu This was an interesting piece because it reminded me of a zombie movie. In this piece she combined objects and things that she was afraid of and created masks, jewelry and accessories. This is a very futuristic piece that can be essential on an upcoming movie. |
Tatiana Bermeo
Daniel Widrig Daniel Widrig is a UK based acclaimed artist. He founded his studio in London in 2009. Before founding his studio, he was Artist in Residence at the German Academy Villa Massimo in Rome. Daniel also worked for several years with Zaha Hadid after graduating from the Architectural Association. His studio works in a broad range of fields including sculpture, fashion, future design and architecture. Two of his pieces I found most interesting are Spider(2013) and one of his futuristic 3D printed art pieces from his, Descendants collection. Daniel's Spider piece is a 3D printed object made out of steel. I like this piece because it is functional as a coffee table perhaps and adds a new perspective of design to a furniture piece. The image next to Spider is from Widrig's latest collection of futuristic 3D printed objects, Descendants. To create/print the figures and all of his collection, Daniel used the Objet500. His collection addresses the increasing possibility of superior artificial intelligence and technological singularity, and how future synthetic bodies might look and feel. This piece is very interesting because all the artist uses to create the futuristic look are form and color. VULCAN pavilion VULCAN pavilion is a giant structure currently being displayed in Beijing's Park view Green. It was designed by architects Yu Lei and Xu Feng. This structure is 26.5 feet long and 9.5 feet tall, leading the World's Guinness Book of World Records to label it as the world's largest 3D printed structure. The pavilion was made by Laboratory for Creative Design(LCD) using 20 large-format 3D printers. It is composed of 1,023 individual parts, which were then assembled on-site. The pavilion is meant to resemble the geological structure of a volcano. Architects, Yu Lei and Xu Feng, designed the individual components with their previous work on simulation of silk and cocoon production. That is why you can see the delicate webbing in many of the components that form part of the structure. I really like this structure because it is very detailed and well-thought out. The overall display of the structure gives emphasis to every part of the structure. To the architects this structure is the path to blurring the boundaries between technology and art. I definitely agree with the artists of this structure because innovative pieces like this one shows that it is possible to create a functional object that is well-thought out and that follow elements of design that help to validate the structure to make it visually appealing. |
“VULCAN represents a new reality – that modern architects are able to achieve their ideal design quality from concept to construction using digital design and fabrication methodologies. This development will increasingly blur the boundaries between technology and art.” |
Jacqueline Perez
Nervous System Although I am not sure who exactly the artist for this piece of art is, I found this one particularly interesting. I came across it in a website called Nervous System. Just like the project we are working on, this one is used with lighting. I thought the way light passed through the sculpture was interesting. Colony
This art comes from the same website as the one mentioned above. This project is called Colony and it is a project that was inspired by the coral reefs. The vibrant colors and the shape of the art is used to capture the life of the sea. |
Eric Askedall
Nick Ervinck: Ikrausim sculpture A Belgian contemporary artist and sculptor. He pushes boundaries of 3d printing and creates forms so complex one cannot sculpt by hand. He doesn’t use any programming or algorithims as he models all his work “by hand”. He creates thin sleek forms that are usually yellow. “I make sculptures that are on the edge of the physical and digital realm in terms of sculpture and architecture. The art of sculpting has evolved through history with the help of technology. Because architects design mainly with computers now, a new type of language is created. In light of this, I see this new world of architecture as a precursor for what will happen in the world of art and sculpture. It’s great that high-tech companies like Materialise are helping artists, like me, to realise what we have in mind.” – Nick Ervinck Mary Hale Visser: The Circle of Life This sculpture was 3d modeled and printed in glass powder and resin joined together. I found the detail to look as if it were stone. |
Omar Altieri: Contemporary 3D Printing Artists
Gina Michaels received her BA in arts and art history from Oberlin College and then gen on to receive her MFA from the University of Pennsylvania. What sets her work apart from other contemporary 3D artists is her ability to fuse the forms and gestures of plants and humans into one piece of art in order to show a structural and emotional relationship between the two organisms. The idea of bringing together the forms of plants and humans into one piece really appealed to me due to my natural interest in the natural world.
Matthew Courtney, who received his MFA in ceramics at Kent State University, on the other hand incorporates his own personal experiences as a child and as an adult into his work to create startling piece of art that leave the viewer in awe for hours. (His work shown on the right). I enjoyed looking through his work because in a way I was trying to envision the personal experiences he went through. Although at times I was confused, his work still managed to come together to create a perplexing piece.
More information about Mathew Courtney and his work on:
Gina Michaels received her BA in arts and art history from Oberlin College and then gen on to receive her MFA from the University of Pennsylvania. What sets her work apart from other contemporary 3D artists is her ability to fuse the forms and gestures of plants and humans into one piece of art in order to show a structural and emotional relationship between the two organisms. The idea of bringing together the forms of plants and humans into one piece really appealed to me due to my natural interest in the natural world.
Matthew Courtney, who received his MFA in ceramics at Kent State University, on the other hand incorporates his own personal experiences as a child and as an adult into his work to create startling piece of art that leave the viewer in awe for hours. (His work shown on the right). I enjoyed looking through his work because in a way I was trying to envision the personal experiences he went through. Although at times I was confused, his work still managed to come together to create a perplexing piece.
More information about Mathew Courtney and his work on:
Deanna DelSanto: Contemporary 3D Printing Artists
Darlene Farris-LaBar
Farris-LaBar graduated from SUNY Purchase with an MFA from the School of Arts and Design, received a BFA at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an AAS in Digital Media Arts from the College of Technology in New York City. She is a freelance graphic designer and painter/illustrator. Her 3D printed work is meant to bring awareness to protected and preserved lands within in the US by recreating small native plants of the areas she works in.
I think that Farris-LaBar's work is really cool because she's using the printed technology to help bring awareness to a topic she's passionate about. The flowers and natural materials are really gorgeous, as well, and have this sculptural feeling to them. It's also an interesting juxtaposition to think about, creating a naturally occurring object with a printed, non-naturally occurring material. This juxtaposition makes me stop to think about her art, and the environment. It would have been one thing to create it on a two-dimensional surface, but Farris-LaBar created this three-dimensional model of already three-dimensional objects. The medium, the 3D print outs, I feel, are extremely important in this project. It makes the viewer really think about what they are looking at, not just admire it's beauty.
Ryan Buyssens
Buyssens was born and raised near Detroit Michigan, which has heavily influenced his work. He prefers to explore the "what if" in the evolution of technology, a departure from the logical path of invention. He expresses himself in a broad variety of media, notably his work with 3D printing.
Buyssens's doesn't have a lot of information about himself, or even his work, on the internet. It more so just exists, which I think is important in the viewing of his art. It's not meant to be understood, I feel. Instead, I think he would rather the viewer just appreciate the art, and take it in and interpret how they would like.
Farris-LaBar graduated from SUNY Purchase with an MFA from the School of Arts and Design, received a BFA at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and an AAS in Digital Media Arts from the College of Technology in New York City. She is a freelance graphic designer and painter/illustrator. Her 3D printed work is meant to bring awareness to protected and preserved lands within in the US by recreating small native plants of the areas she works in.
I think that Farris-LaBar's work is really cool because she's using the printed technology to help bring awareness to a topic she's passionate about. The flowers and natural materials are really gorgeous, as well, and have this sculptural feeling to them. It's also an interesting juxtaposition to think about, creating a naturally occurring object with a printed, non-naturally occurring material. This juxtaposition makes me stop to think about her art, and the environment. It would have been one thing to create it on a two-dimensional surface, but Farris-LaBar created this three-dimensional model of already three-dimensional objects. The medium, the 3D print outs, I feel, are extremely important in this project. It makes the viewer really think about what they are looking at, not just admire it's beauty.
Ryan Buyssens
Buyssens was born and raised near Detroit Michigan, which has heavily influenced his work. He prefers to explore the "what if" in the evolution of technology, a departure from the logical path of invention. He expresses himself in a broad variety of media, notably his work with 3D printing.
Buyssens's doesn't have a lot of information about himself, or even his work, on the internet. It more so just exists, which I think is important in the viewing of his art. It's not meant to be understood, I feel. Instead, I think he would rather the viewer just appreciate the art, and take it in and interpret how they would like.
Reflection: Both artists have created interesting bodies of work. They are both very different from each other, even though they are both working with printed technology. These artists are working with topics that interest them, and are creating full bodies of works exploring the different options that three-dimensional printing has to offer. These works are unique to the artists, either due the meaning or the actual creations that come from the bodies of work. I think as an artists, it's important to consider the "why" behind the "what." "Why am I doing this, what am I doing?" I think both of these artists covered that in their bodies of work.
Cassidy Del Orfano: Contemporary 3D Printing Artists
Sophie Kahn
Kahn is a New York based artist who uses a 3D laser scanner combined with a 3D printing machine to capture humans in motion through sculpture, photography and video. She prints futuristic, disembodied human figures in white. The models move as they are scanned by the laser scanner, creating a disjointed, broken effect. She enjoys marrying cutting edge technology with old, masterful art making techniques. In addition to creating sculptures with 3D printing, she sometimes will push the idea further by casting the 3D print in bronze. The artist also uses 3D animation software for photography and videos of figures moving or appearing in the space.
Neri Oxman
Oxman directs a program at MIT about digital design, science and biology. She wishes to use elements of design found in nature and biology to enhance her sculptures. The sculptures are supposed to enlighten and interact with their environment in nature. The work has a sort of biological aesthetic, as she considers internal structures like organs, skin and muscles. In addition to sculpture, Oxman 3D prints wearable objects for the chest or hand that continue the theme of the organic and bodily.
Oxman directs a program at MIT about digital design, science and biology. She wishes to use elements of design found in nature and biology to enhance her sculptures. The sculptures are supposed to enlighten and interact with their environment in nature. The work has a sort of biological aesthetic, as she considers internal structures like organs, skin and muscles. In addition to sculpture, Oxman 3D prints wearable objects for the chest or hand that continue the theme of the organic and bodily.
Lisa Pastore: Contemporary Artists Working with 3D Printing
Joshua Harker - Harker created an amazing 21st century self-portrait using CT scans and 3D printing. The foundations of his sculpture originated from a 3D scan of his face to create the front masks and a CT scan of his skull to create the skeletal structure. I loved his work because it combines the two subjects that I love - art and science. He embraces the scientific and technological sides of his work in a way that is artistically elegant. However, I found it especially interesting because his work is not simply a replica of what already exists. Instead, he still took artistic liberties and creative direction when deciding how his "identity" should be depicted through his work.
Joshua Harker - Harker created an amazing 21st century self-portrait using CT scans and 3D printing. The foundations of his sculpture originated from a 3D scan of his face to create the front masks and a CT scan of his skull to create the skeletal structure. I loved his work because it combines the two subjects that I love - art and science. He embraces the scientific and technological sides of his work in a way that is artistically elegant. However, I found it especially interesting because his work is not simply a replica of what already exists. Instead, he still took artistic liberties and creative direction when deciding how his "identity" should be depicted through his work.
Chloe Rutzerveld - Rutzerveld creates edible works of art, combining her love for gardening, food, and 3D printing. The 3D printer prints small planter forms made of an edible dough containing edible seeds and soil. After a few days, the mushrooms will sprout and grow out of the holes in the printed structures. Then, EVERYTHING IS EDIBLE! I thought this was so inventive! It is amazing to think how rapidly the world is changing that this kind of technology can effect what we eat. It makes me wonder what else we will be able to do with 3D printers in upcoming years....
Nicole Leyland: 2 Contemporary Artists/Inventors That Work With 3D Printing
As I was searching for artists, I stumbled upon a jewelry designer, Joshua Demonte. To this Philadelphia-based jewelry designer, architecture has always surrounded the body. His jewelry objects mimc ancient architectural elements activating the viers' perception of the wearer.
As I was searching for artists, I stumbled upon a jewelry designer, Joshua Demonte. To this Philadelphia-based jewelry designer, architecture has always surrounded the body. His jewelry objects mimc ancient architectural elements activating the viers' perception of the wearer.
The other artist that I found was fashion designer, Iris van Herpen. The Dutch “tech-couture” fashion designer who interned for Alexander McQueen dreams up some of the most mind blowing architecture-meets fashion-meets tech works of art, and the craziest part is that she actually makes them a wearable reality. The fantastical rapid prototyping 3D printed designs are created using laser pulsations that layer powdered rubbers and metals into the printed shapes from computer visuals. Her designs are the first 3D printed creations to walk the runway–they are nothing like we have ever seen before, and it’s only the beginning. With 3D printing, the realms of fashion, art, architecture and design come together through technology. Whether 3D technology will create a consumer market is still an open question, it holds the potential to transform the industry entirely from ready-to-wear 3D printed clothing to consumers being able to print out or even design their own 3D creations at home. For the time being, this powerful new technology is expanding fashion design into another realm, further assuring its place as a form of art. Imagination is limitless and technology brings designers even closer to realizing their creative potential.
“The first time I used 3D printing, it completely changed my thinking. It freed me from all physical limitations. Suddenly, every complex structure was possible and I could create more detail than I ever could by hand”-Iris van Herpen
“The first time I used 3D printing, it completely changed my thinking. It freed me from all physical limitations. Suddenly, every complex structure was possible and I could create more detail than I ever could by hand”-Iris van Herpen
Alicia Legland: Two Contemporary Artists Utilizing 3D Technology
The first artist I found was Anna Calluori Holcombe, who in her Piante series, used 3D technology to create sculptures of natural objects. I was drawn to her work because I absolutely love art works with a rustic, natural aesthetic. She and her team used a 3D scanner to scan things like leaves and fruits which are then printed into resin models, from a prototyping machine, to be used as molds. She then pours in porcelain clay, fires the sculpture, glazes it, and finishes it with ceramic details. Although the finished project is not printed itself, the process starts with 3D techniques. Here are a few of my favorite pieces from this collection:
(http://www.annaholcombe.com/showcase/piante/)
(http://www.annaholcombe.com/showcase/piante/)
The next artist I came across was Bathsheba Grossman who is a 3D designer working specifically with metals. A section of her work is dedicated to alien-type marine organisms. I thought this was fairly relevant to our study of Ernst Haeckel's work with deep-sea radiolarians. On her website she sells sculptures as well as usable objects (i.e. bottle openers). My sister is an artist and marine biology major so this area of Grossman's work attracted me as soon as I saw metal cephalopods. Her work is completely 3D printed in a steel and bronze alloy. Here were a few of my favorites from this collection:
(http://www.bathsheba.com/bio/)
(http://www.bathsheba.com/bio/)
Prof Maguire
For this project we will learn how to construct forms in Tinkercad. Each student's form will become part of a collective wall mural. Each piece must also incorporate the element of light. As most of us are new to 3D printing and our class consists of art students and students from other disciplines, I decided to work with a template of sorts and then expand from there. After searching around on the internet I came to this project in Instructables: A 3D open-source element dress. Each of us will use the base of the open-source element dress to recreate/imagine our own designs referencing the work of Ernst Haeckel. Haeckel (German 16 February 1834 – 9 August 1919, was a German biologist, naturalist, philosopher, physician, professor, and artist who discovered, described and named thousands of new species, mapped a genealogical tree relating all life forms, and coined many terms in biology, including anthropogeny, ecology, phylum, phylogeny, stem cell, and Protista. (Wikipedia).
The base template looks like the below from the open-source project folks. Click to find our base design in Tinkercad. |
Open-Source Element Dress by Anouk Wipprecht x Polaire
Reflection: I enjoy working on the Tinkercad platform and find that I can troubleshot and solve design problems fairly easily. When a problem emerged that I couldn't solve via the Tinkercad site, I could search for an answer via the internet. While I will continue to refine my skills, I am satisfied with this first form. One area to work on is the thickness of different parts of the form. The print took 2 hours. I will go back into the design and adjust.
My first foray into designing on Tinkercad informed by Haeckel's work
Drawing Machines
- Post your two favorite drawing machine findings here. Include weblinks, photos and your first name. Conclude with a brief written response about why you chose the two projects.
Christina Collado
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Keanna J
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Lisa Pastore - Week One Response
Pinball Drawings by Sam van Doorn
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/11/a-drawing-machine-that-records-the-chaos-of-pinball/
Link to his website: http://www.samvandoorn.net/?/web/project-1/
Van Doorn used an old pinball machine to help him create this series of works. Unlike machines that are operated by motors or electricity, this pinball game is operated through human touch. A ball covered with ink is placed in the game and it is operated by the viewer, creating designs out of the paths that the ball takes. I loved this idea because in a way, it really humanizes the idea of the machine. Though the viewer is using a machine to help created the piece, it is effected and personalized by the touch of the viewer. In fact, it even tells you a little bit about the operator! Van Doorn claims that the more experienced the player is, the more chaotic and complex the path of the ball will be. I found it interesting how he was able to combine these two seemingly opposite entities of machine and human into a single harmonious drawing.
Kinetic Sand Drawings by Bruce Shapiro
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/bruce-shapiros-mesmerizing-kinetic-sand-drawing-machines/
Link to his Website: http://www.taomc.com/sisbot
Unlike Van Doorn's human-operated machine, Shapiro uses a computer to program magnets and magnetic balls to draw mandala-like shapes in sand. I loved this idea because I found the medium to be very unique. Many of the drawing machines that I have seen draw with markers, charcoal, or some kind of hard medium. However, I have never seen a machine utilize sand as an art material before. It creates beautiful designs and has endless opportunities while incorporating the concept of ephemeral or temporal artwork. I would love to have one the consumer versions that they are developing in my classroom in the future. This seems like it could be an interesting teaching tool!
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Cassidy Del Orfano
Drawing Machine 1 by Joseph L Griffiths
Article from Designboom.com: http://www.designboom.com/art/joseph-l-griffiths-drawing-machine/
Link to Artists' Website: http://josephlgriffiths.com/drawingmachine1.html
Moving gears, wheels, wires and swinging elements connected to an exercise bike create this drawing machine by Griffiths. Vibrant markers make contact with a giant sheet of paper, as they are attached to the components off of the bicycle. As participants interact with the bike, strings connected to the bike pedals and handles move the other components of the machine.
I think it is fantastically fun when artists allow viewers to play and participate in their artwork. The project seems well planned, with attention to color and the interaction between thick and thin line to create depth. I also love how the piece echoes the movement of the bicycle wheel and handles. By interacting with the pedals, the circular motion of the wheel is recorded on the lower half of the page. Similarly, when the pivoting bicycle handles are moved, a swinging motion is captured by the hanging bars at the top half of the page.
Pinball Drawings by Sam van Doorn
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2012/11/a-drawing-machine-that-records-the-chaos-of-pinball/
Link to his website: http://www.samvandoorn.net/?/web/project-1/
Van Doorn used an old pinball machine to help him create this series of works. Unlike machines that are operated by motors or electricity, this pinball game is operated through human touch. A ball covered with ink is placed in the game and it is operated by the viewer, creating designs out of the paths that the ball takes. I loved this idea because in a way, it really humanizes the idea of the machine. Though the viewer is using a machine to help created the piece, it is effected and personalized by the touch of the viewer. In fact, it even tells you a little bit about the operator! Van Doorn claims that the more experienced the player is, the more chaotic and complex the path of the ball will be. I found it interesting how he was able to combine these two seemingly opposite entities of machine and human into a single harmonious drawing.
Kinetic Sand Drawings by Bruce Shapiro
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/bruce-shapiros-mesmerizing-kinetic-sand-drawing-machines/
Link to his Website: http://www.taomc.com/sisbot
Unlike Van Doorn's human-operated machine, Shapiro uses a computer to program magnets and magnetic balls to draw mandala-like shapes in sand. I loved this idea because I found the medium to be very unique. Many of the drawing machines that I have seen draw with markers, charcoal, or some kind of hard medium. However, I have never seen a machine utilize sand as an art material before. It creates beautiful designs and has endless opportunities while incorporating the concept of ephemeral or temporal artwork. I would love to have one the consumer versions that they are developing in my classroom in the future. This seems like it could be an interesting teaching tool!
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Cassidy Del Orfano
Drawing Machine 1 by Joseph L Griffiths
Article from Designboom.com: http://www.designboom.com/art/joseph-l-griffiths-drawing-machine/
Link to Artists' Website: http://josephlgriffiths.com/drawingmachine1.html
Moving gears, wheels, wires and swinging elements connected to an exercise bike create this drawing machine by Griffiths. Vibrant markers make contact with a giant sheet of paper, as they are attached to the components off of the bicycle. As participants interact with the bike, strings connected to the bike pedals and handles move the other components of the machine.
I think it is fantastically fun when artists allow viewers to play and participate in their artwork. The project seems well planned, with attention to color and the interaction between thick and thin line to create depth. I also love how the piece echoes the movement of the bicycle wheel and handles. By interacting with the pedals, the circular motion of the wheel is recorded on the lower half of the page. Similarly, when the pivoting bicycle handles are moved, a swinging motion is captured by the hanging bars at the top half of the page.
Autonomous Machines by Echo Yang
Article from Designboom.com: http://www.designboom.com/art/echo-yang-programs-everyday-obsolete-machines-to-create-autonomous-art-02-28-2014/ Link to Artists' Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/echoyang Echo Yang uses common motorized household objects or toys as a drawing or painting tool. Yang attaches paint brushes, pencils and other drawing implements to alarm clocks, mixers and even a vacuum cleaner. Once the objects are turned on, they vibrate and move on their own, filling the page with repetitive drawing actions. In the video, Yang connects a wire to a pencil, with the other end of the wire attached to the alarm clock. When the alarm is triggered, it vibrates and moves around on its own momentum. The pencil bobs up and down, marking the movement of the clock. I thought this method was interesting because it involves ordinary objects that everyone has access to, making the process more relatable. I find it exciting that the machines are so simple and are able to operate with the flick of a switch. I love that the vibration of the machine is part of the piece, and that that movement is captured by the drawing implement. |
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Deanna DelSanto
Matt W. Moore and aarn Numerically Controlled Sharpie Machine
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/07/numerically-controlled-sharpie-drawings/
Link to artists websites: Matt. W Moore http://mwmgraphics.blogspot.com/ and aarn
http://44rn.com/
This drawing machine is a collaboration between artists Matt W. Moore and aarn. The concept for this drawing machine stems from Matt W. Moore's previous work with vector drawings. The two created a "language" out of Matt's previous ideas, then input the instructions into a 3-axis CNC machine. The machine uses a simple black sharpie marker to do the designs. I think that this is such a fascinating idea for a drawing machine, because it stemmed from something that Moore was personally interested in. He then was able to computerize the concept in a collaboration with aarn. Moore and aarn's machine are a mix of human and machine. The machine can't create without the coordinates input by Moore and aarn. In return, the machine creates these clean, beautifully intricate designs. The designs and the movement of the marker are not choppy, creating this one fluid piece. It's impossible to track the movement of the pen (like where it started, where it ended) which creates a flow in the piece.
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/07/numerically-controlled-sharpie-drawings/
Link to artists websites: Matt. W Moore http://mwmgraphics.blogspot.com/ and aarn
http://44rn.com/
This drawing machine is a collaboration between artists Matt W. Moore and aarn. The concept for this drawing machine stems from Matt W. Moore's previous work with vector drawings. The two created a "language" out of Matt's previous ideas, then input the instructions into a 3-axis CNC machine. The machine uses a simple black sharpie marker to do the designs. I think that this is such a fascinating idea for a drawing machine, because it stemmed from something that Moore was personally interested in. He then was able to computerize the concept in a collaboration with aarn. Moore and aarn's machine are a mix of human and machine. The machine can't create without the coordinates input by Moore and aarn. In return, the machine creates these clean, beautifully intricate designs. The designs and the movement of the marker are not choppy, creating this one fluid piece. It's impossible to track the movement of the pen (like where it started, where it ended) which creates a flow in the piece.
Numerically Controlled from Paper Fortress on Vimeo.
Sandy Noble's Polagraph Drawing Machine
Article from Colossal: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2011/06/sandy-nobles-polargraph-drawing-machine/ Link to artist's website: http://uptomuch.co.uk/ The "polagraph," as Noble refers to it, is, simply put, "a pen that's attached to a string that's moved by two small motors." There's a little bit of software involved in the motors, but otherwise this drawing machine relies mostly on gravity to keep it going. There's a textured plate of sorts behind the paper which is how the image is created. The Polagraph is a very slow moving process. In a sped-up time-lapse video, Noble commented that for every one second that passes, it's about 20 minutes real time. It's a really interesting concept to me, because through the use of gravity and a lot of time, Noble creates these unique looking pieces. I like the concept of not relying too heavily on a piece of technology, and just allowing for gravity to create a piece. I particularly like the fact that the final outcome of the piece has a very textured look to it. It adds to the creative concept of how the piece is made, and it also allows for the viewers to track the motions the pen took to create the piece. This creates the piece's own sort of flow, allowing for the viewer to trace the path of the pen. |
Reflection: I think that drawing machines are a really fun and innovative way to play around with different materials and kind of experiment with motorized drawing forms. Technology has come a really long way in the past years, and it provides a lot of opportunities to artists to come up with new and experimental ways to create. There are so many different ways to experiment with drawing machines, making them motorized with a battery or needing some external force to activate them, the materials to use within it (ink, paint, graphite, charcoal, markers), the possibilities are endless. Thinking it terms of my major, it would be a fun and creative task for students to come up with a drawing machine design of their own, and to construct it over the course of a few days/weeks.
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Rupinder Kaur
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Yuhao Qiao
Drawing Machines by Echo Yang [Motorized]
The artist turns ordinary household objects into drawing machines.
I like how the machines create shapes and patterns that matches their appearance; for instance, the on the right vibrant colors, pecks grains etc, matches well with the motion of the motorized bird and the original color of the toy. In the pencil sketch below, was created using a cassette with pencil attached to its wheels - black color of the cassette matched well with the and the pencil lines were as if the drawing the tape itself!
The idea of using recycled materials and keeping their original form and colors actually inspired me to keep to their original colors and form to the best of my ability and just see how they would fit together and drawing something unique to its form and structure.
Drawing Machines by Echo Yang [Motorized]
The artist turns ordinary household objects into drawing machines.
I like how the machines create shapes and patterns that matches their appearance; for instance, the on the right vibrant colors, pecks grains etc, matches well with the motion of the motorized bird and the original color of the toy. In the pencil sketch below, was created using a cassette with pencil attached to its wheels - black color of the cassette matched well with the and the pencil lines were as if the drawing the tape itself!
The idea of using recycled materials and keeping their original form and colors actually inspired me to keep to their original colors and form to the best of my ability and just see how they would fit together and drawing something unique to its form and structure.
Drawing Machine on art train by Olafur Eliasson (non-motorized)
This drawing machine is unbelievably simple, the entire drawing machines consists only of black ink, a ball and a plate as the canvas. The drawing machine records the dynamics of the train as it accelerates, moves and stops. The ball spins in a random and uncontrollable way, but there are also the rhythmic motions, such as the starting and the stopping of the train. |
Jacqueline Perez
Non-motorized Machine: “Musicgram” by Ana Catarina Araujo
The Musicgram is a simple machine that uses the vibrations of the song being played in order to create a pattern on a sheet of paper. I found this machine interesting because of the various types of patterns that could be created according to the type of music being played. As someone who listens to hard rock, it would be interesting to see the end results. However, I thought using thin paint brushes with acrylic paint might have a better result as opposed to using thin markers.
https://vimeo.com/28251208 : you can see this machine at 4:51
Motorized Machine: “Matador”
I found this machine interesting because its toy-like design and simplicity managed to create a perfect pattern that quite frankly I would not mind using as a sticker on my laptop. Watching the time lapse from the moment it began to the ending was particularly intriguing. The repetitive nature of the machine created a piece of art with perfection found among the lines and the intersection of those lines. You can watch the video in the following link:
Non-motorized Machine: “Musicgram” by Ana Catarina Araujo
The Musicgram is a simple machine that uses the vibrations of the song being played in order to create a pattern on a sheet of paper. I found this machine interesting because of the various types of patterns that could be created according to the type of music being played. As someone who listens to hard rock, it would be interesting to see the end results. However, I thought using thin paint brushes with acrylic paint might have a better result as opposed to using thin markers.
https://vimeo.com/28251208 : you can see this machine at 4:51
Motorized Machine: “Matador”
I found this machine interesting because its toy-like design and simplicity managed to create a perfect pattern that quite frankly I would not mind using as a sticker on my laptop. Watching the time lapse from the moment it began to the ending was particularly intriguing. The repetitive nature of the machine created a piece of art with perfection found among the lines and the intersection of those lines. You can watch the video in the following link:
Omar Altieri
1.)Heart Bot by Intel and Sms
The Heart Bot is a machine that interprets heart rates to generate drawings. I found this machine to be interesting because it uses cardiac rhythms which are controlled by a number of physiological factors to create art. Heart rate is associated with the body's dynamic state and the body follows one's state of mind. In essence it's a way to draw human emotion via the cardiac rhythms of the heart.
Link: http://www.designboom.com/art/heart-bot-intel-sms-audio-09-01-2014/
1.)Heart Bot by Intel and Sms
The Heart Bot is a machine that interprets heart rates to generate drawings. I found this machine to be interesting because it uses cardiac rhythms which are controlled by a number of physiological factors to create art. Heart rate is associated with the body's dynamic state and the body follows one's state of mind. In essence it's a way to draw human emotion via the cardiac rhythms of the heart.
Link: http://www.designboom.com/art/heart-bot-intel-sms-audio-09-01-2014/
2.)Kinetic Sand Drawing (Sisyphus Machine) by Bruce Shapiro
The Sisyphus Machine uses magnets to move steel marbles through a layer of sand to create intricate patterns that cannot be created by hand due to the complexity of the patterns. I found this machine to be interesting due to it's use of the magnetic force of magnets to create patterns in sand. I've seen in the past the same idea being implemented by hand but the patterns didn't come out as precise and complex.
Link: http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/bruce-shapiros-mesmerizing-kinetic-sand-drawing-machines/
Collin Savage
The drawing machines from the first video seemed to follow the same basic concepts. The most interesting for me were those at 4:44, which was motorized and only drew circles but could be manipulated to create larger pictures with various colors, and at 12:05, which allowed the wind to create water-color paintings. The idea itself was fairly simple (just spinning in circles), but it did allow for more creativity outside of that. The non-mechanical one which I found interesting was the watercolor painting using the wind at 12:05. It didn't use a motor, but having the wind create the designs took away from the "man-made" aspect of it and left more spontaneity. I also found this second video interesting and more aesthetically appealing, yet also more computer based. To be honest, I have always separated human art drawn from the soul and human-created technology. I don't combine the two, and when looking at art, I see technology as more a means to an end and a tool rather than the actual art itself, which would be non-motorized human expression. So, when I look at drawing machines, I have to take a step back and realize that it is also art, which is why I probably didn't take to any of these and why I find the wind and water colors to be more appealing, even though I didn't like the restrictions of the wires. The sand drawings seemed a bit more concrete to me, but they were also just computer output.
The drawing machines from the first video seemed to follow the same basic concepts. The most interesting for me were those at 4:44, which was motorized and only drew circles but could be manipulated to create larger pictures with various colors, and at 12:05, which allowed the wind to create water-color paintings. The idea itself was fairly simple (just spinning in circles), but it did allow for more creativity outside of that. The non-mechanical one which I found interesting was the watercolor painting using the wind at 12:05. It didn't use a motor, but having the wind create the designs took away from the "man-made" aspect of it and left more spontaneity. I also found this second video interesting and more aesthetically appealing, yet also more computer based. To be honest, I have always separated human art drawn from the soul and human-created technology. I don't combine the two, and when looking at art, I see technology as more a means to an end and a tool rather than the actual art itself, which would be non-motorized human expression. So, when I look at drawing machines, I have to take a step back and realize that it is also art, which is why I probably didn't take to any of these and why I find the wind and water colors to be more appealing, even though I didn't like the restrictions of the wires. The sand drawings seemed a bit more concrete to me, but they were also just computer output.
Alicia Legland
Lunar/Solar Drawing at GBK by Cameron Robbins
This work is a motorized drawing machine that runs on solar power. I came across this piece when looking at this week's powerpoint presentation from our class's moodle. I was immediately intrigued by the description when I realized that the motor is powered by the sun. I'm an environmental studies major so anything involving renewable energy is fascinating to me. This drawing machine is powered by a generator--powered by solar panels--that then allow the machine to draw on large paper that spins around a drum very slowly (roughly 3mm per hour). Interestingly, the drum rotates at the speed of monthly lunar cycles and the end result after 28 days is a rendering of the month's solar activity. This happens because when there is abundant sunshine, the drawing machines creates thick, dark marks but creates much lighter, thinner marks when it's overcast. There is then large gaps in the painting that correspond to nighttime. I enjoy the fact that this work combines the depiction of a natural phenomenon with the technical process that created it.
Wind Drawing by Cameron Robbins
This next piece is a non-motorized drawing machine. Wind vanes are connected to wire arms that draw on a swiveling canvas with an ink pen when the wind powers their movement. Again, as an environmental studies major, I found the fact of art created through the use of renewable energy to be a marvelous concept. Although this is non-motorized, the apparatus seems quite complicated. Although it creates a work of art, it's also used as a meteorological instrument. I think it's interesting that this machine incorporates the dynamic, unpredictability of a natural wind into a work of art. There is also a combination created here between art and science; there's an inherent beauty in the end product as well as being a useful tool for scientists.
This work is a motorized drawing machine that runs on solar power. I came across this piece when looking at this week's powerpoint presentation from our class's moodle. I was immediately intrigued by the description when I realized that the motor is powered by the sun. I'm an environmental studies major so anything involving renewable energy is fascinating to me. This drawing machine is powered by a generator--powered by solar panels--that then allow the machine to draw on large paper that spins around a drum very slowly (roughly 3mm per hour). Interestingly, the drum rotates at the speed of monthly lunar cycles and the end result after 28 days is a rendering of the month's solar activity. This happens because when there is abundant sunshine, the drawing machines creates thick, dark marks but creates much lighter, thinner marks when it's overcast. There is then large gaps in the painting that correspond to nighttime. I enjoy the fact that this work combines the depiction of a natural phenomenon with the technical process that created it.
Wind Drawing by Cameron Robbins
This next piece is a non-motorized drawing machine. Wind vanes are connected to wire arms that draw on a swiveling canvas with an ink pen when the wind powers their movement. Again, as an environmental studies major, I found the fact of art created through the use of renewable energy to be a marvelous concept. Although this is non-motorized, the apparatus seems quite complicated. Although it creates a work of art, it's also used as a meteorological instrument. I think it's interesting that this machine incorporates the dynamic, unpredictability of a natural wind into a work of art. There is also a combination created here between art and science; there's an inherent beauty in the end product as well as being a useful tool for scientists.
Tatiana Bermeo
"ADA" by Karina Smigla-Bobinski
Link to Artist's Website:
http://www.smigla-bobinski.com/english/works/ADA/index.html
ADA is a non-motorized drawing machine created by artist Karina Smigla-Bobinski. ADA is a large PVC balloon 3m in diameter filled with helium and has charcoal pieces sticking out all around its diameter. ADA works on its own since it is filled with helium and floats around the room. This drawing machine is only manipulated by the air around it and also by the people who go in the room to interact with it. What I found interesting about this piece is that it is interactive and made so that the viewer not only gets to see it at a gallery, but they can also interact with it and see how it works for themselves. I think that when a piece engages the viewers physically than it allows them to understand how it works and enjoy it.
"ADA" by Karina Smigla-Bobinski
Link to Artist's Website:
http://www.smigla-bobinski.com/english/works/ADA/index.html
ADA is a non-motorized drawing machine created by artist Karina Smigla-Bobinski. ADA is a large PVC balloon 3m in diameter filled with helium and has charcoal pieces sticking out all around its diameter. ADA works on its own since it is filled with helium and floats around the room. This drawing machine is only manipulated by the air around it and also by the people who go in the room to interact with it. What I found interesting about this piece is that it is interactive and made so that the viewer not only gets to see it at a gallery, but they can also interact with it and see how it works for themselves. I think that when a piece engages the viewers physically than it allows them to understand how it works and enjoy it.
"Device for Drawing the Movements of a Ballerina" by Alan Storey
Link to Artist's Website:
http://www.alanstorey.net/drawing-machines.html
Device for Drawing the Movements of a Ballerina is a motorized drawing machine created by artist Alan Storey. This drawing machine uses computer mapping to trace the dancing of a ballerina on stage over a series of performances. Alan Storey follows the concept of mapping human actions which is something I find unique. His drawing machine converts something that seems unjustifiable into a 2-D drawing on paper. I think it is interesting when artists have innovative ideas and focus on a subject or concept that is new and beyond the norm.
Link to Artist's Website:
http://www.alanstorey.net/drawing-machines.html
Device for Drawing the Movements of a Ballerina is a motorized drawing machine created by artist Alan Storey. This drawing machine uses computer mapping to trace the dancing of a ballerina on stage over a series of performances. Alan Storey follows the concept of mapping human actions which is something I find unique. His drawing machine converts something that seems unjustifiable into a 2-D drawing on paper. I think it is interesting when artists have innovative ideas and focus on a subject or concept that is new and beyond the norm.
Eric Askedall
Bruce Shapiro created the Sisyphus, it uses magnets, steel marbles and programming to draw designs in the sand. Mandala-like patterns are created through a thin layer of sand. I found this machine very interesting just by watching the process. The 12 hour time lapse video on the site shows the intricacy of this device and the precision that would be near impossible by hand. This device definitely creates work that a human cannot.
Link to article:
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/bruce-shapiros-mesmerizing-kinetic-sand-drawing-machines/
http://www.taomc.com/sisyphus
Bruce Shapiro created the Sisyphus, it uses magnets, steel marbles and programming to draw designs in the sand. Mandala-like patterns are created through a thin layer of sand. I found this machine very interesting just by watching the process. The 12 hour time lapse video on the site shows the intricacy of this device and the precision that would be near impossible by hand. This device definitely creates work that a human cannot.
Link to article:
http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/06/bruce-shapiros-mesmerizing-kinetic-sand-drawing-machines/
http://www.taomc.com/sisyphus
Designer/engineer Saurabh Datta created a series of devices that can teach people basic tasks like tapping a piano key or drawing basic shapes by using forced haptic feedback. This a very interesting machine that doesn't just draw, it teaches you how to draw or do activities with your hands that one may not be able to. With the help of technology anyone will be able to draw anything. For once we don't control the machine it controls us. I feel that in the future this will make intricate tasks much easier and teach people to draw who never thought they could.
Link to article: http://www.wired.com/2015/01/machine-guides-hand-teach-draw/ |
Nicole Leyland
Link To Website:http://anitamills.com/childhood-revisited-lego-part-5/
I found this great site while I was researching drawing machines. Anita Mills was inspired by her son's Lego Technic kit and collaborated with him to create a drawing machine. His kit included batteries, motors, remote receivers, remote controls lighting modules. The end product had a remote control, was able to move with ease in all directions across a piece of paper, and dragged a pen/pencil leaving marks along the way. This lead to Anita and her son to create different types of models with more functions. More pens were added to their drawing machines and their level of mobility increased. It was really interesting to see their original idea transform and evolve in to so much more! She even took the machines to BrickFair AL and BrickFair VA (which are LEGO conventions) and even won a Brickee (award).
This type of drawing machine specifically stood out to me because I thought it was really relate-able. Amazing to see that something so simple as a child's toy (LEGO) could be a key component for a drawing machine! My school district has a LEGO robotics team and I think this model would be something that they would like to build or experiment with. I will be certainly sharing this link with their coach
Link To Website:http://anitamills.com/childhood-revisited-lego-part-5/
I found this great site while I was researching drawing machines. Anita Mills was inspired by her son's Lego Technic kit and collaborated with him to create a drawing machine. His kit included batteries, motors, remote receivers, remote controls lighting modules. The end product had a remote control, was able to move with ease in all directions across a piece of paper, and dragged a pen/pencil leaving marks along the way. This lead to Anita and her son to create different types of models with more functions. More pens were added to their drawing machines and their level of mobility increased. It was really interesting to see their original idea transform and evolve in to so much more! She even took the machines to BrickFair AL and BrickFair VA (which are LEGO conventions) and even won a Brickee (award).
This type of drawing machine specifically stood out to me because I thought it was really relate-able. Amazing to see that something so simple as a child's toy (LEGO) could be a key component for a drawing machine! My school district has a LEGO robotics team and I think this model would be something that they would like to build or experiment with. I will be certainly sharing this link with their coach