DSDN 111 Project 3: Development Photos

For this project in 3-D Visualisation I'm looking at the portrayal of a specific joint and its movements. My joint that I was given was the hip, and the movement I'm trying to portray is the motion of the leg moving up and out from the body, while bending the knee.

DSDN 171: Curatorial

"Straight is the line of duty, curved is the line of beauty; follow the straight line, thou shalt see the curved line ever follows thee."  ~William McCall

Developed from his own original design, Sebastien Voerman's design is created from vellum, steel wire, and cotton thread.

The design was created with two things in mind. First, the design had to represent the idea of fluid form, and second, it needed to harmonise curves and straight lines. 

It was developed from two precedents, Joost Schmidt's "Plakat zur Bauhaus-Ausstellung in Weimar 1923" (Refer to Figure 1.) , for the straight lines, and then the Guggenheim in Bilbao (Refer to Figure 2) , designed by Frank Gehry, for the curves.
Both precedents have been profound inspirations for Voerman's work. The right angle and logicality of the Schmidt's work can be seen very clear in the orchestration of the wire and stitching, while the flowing curve and almost chaotic fluid motion is evident in the vellum curves.

Voerman wanted to present the idea of reason versus chaos in his work, an essence which he was trying to capture via means of juxtaposing the curve and straight line against one another.
The concept of playing these elements off against each other, while still harmonising them, is done in such a way that neither can "live" without the other. The stitching and wire could not support itself, and likewise, the vellum alone would not stay upright if it were on its own.

While the swinging curve harks both to Gehry's work and Art Nouveau, the stitching presents an ideal of the Gothic Revival movement. Elements that aid construction should not necessarily be hidden, but displayed in a fashion that complements the overall design.

Voerman presents a tasteful amalgamation of multiple periods and design ideals in a simple, minimalist work that successfully captures the idea of fluid form.


References

Christiansen, R. (2007).  Rupert Christiansen on regenerating inner cities through investment in the arts. The Arts Column. Retrieved from  http://www.telegraph.co.uk/

Figure 1. Schmidt, J. (1923).  Plakat zur Bauhaus-Ausstellung in Weimar 1923 [Colour Lithograph]. From the Bauhaus Archive, Berlin. Retrieved from http://www.bauhaus.de/aktuelles/neuerwerbungen+M52087573ab0.html

Figure 2. Pons, E. (2001). Inner Courtyard [Colour Photograph]. From the Guggenheim. Retrieved from http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/art/3665615/The-arts-column.html

                  Figure 1.                                                                                   Figure 2.

DSDN 111 Project 2: Final Model & Photos

This is my final model, and the two shots following were the more abstract shots I took to show some of the main aspects of the model.

DSDN 111 Project 2: Quote

This quote that I've chosen here is coupled with one of my models that I've made so far. They are by no means my final model, only part of the process getting to the final model. This quote really ties in with my concept of chaotic curves coupled with the straight line of reason. 

DSDN 111 Project 2: Model Development

Some photos of some of my more successful models.

DSDN 111 Project 2: Sketchbook Work

Just some of my sketches that went towards developing my models and then ultimately my final model for 3D Visualisation.