The Noble Woman is inspired by traditional Roman sculpture and uses a lattice structure as a balance between the internal space and external space of the sculpture. It is an investigation of the boundary between the surface and what supports the sculptural surface. The investigation started with an exploration of how the empty space was used for the lost wax casting in bronze sculpture and how new technology such as 3d printing and lattice structure modeling can be used as an aesthetic part of the sculpture. The broken areas of the sculpture that show the internal structure are carefully crafted to follow the main lines of the face.
Adam's Hand is a sculpture that represents the divine breath of life received by God's hand. It represents the creation of the first man receiving a spark of life. By using an innovative lattice structure and spiral opening as internal support for the 3D printed model in plaster (sandstone) I wanted to show not only the external modeling of the hand but also a mathematical structure evident in the lattice. The sculpture is connected to an alabaster base.
Adam's Hand
Hercules is a sculpture that uses an innovative lattice structure to create a dialogue between the internal space and the external form of the sculpture. The TPMS used for the module well interact with the openings of the bust. The sculpture is connected to an alabaster base.
Bust 1 draws inspiration from traditional Roman sculpture and explores the boundary between surface and internal structure using a lattice framework. The piece balances interior and exterior space, referencing the lost wax casting technique and integrating modern technologies like 3D printing and lattice modeling as aesthetic elements. Fractured sections reveal the carefully designed inner structure, emphasizing both fragility and strength. An alabaster base supports the sculpture, grounding the interplay of form and void.
This sculpture continue the investigation into how naturally inspired lattice structures—reminiscent of honeycombs, leaf veins, or crystals—resonate with viewers. Created through a mix of 3D scanning and digital “clay-like” modeling, this sculpture feature openings that mimic the damage seen in classical antiquities. Once viewed as flaws, missing parts are now embraced, reflecting a 19th-century shift toward valuing incomplete artifacts for their poetic ambiguity. This perspective informs the artistic approach, allowing for a reimagining of lost elements.
Using advanced software (nTopology, NetFabb, Fusion 360), the sculptures explore transparency, light interaction, and structural complexity. These techniques transform structural necessity into visual language, highlighting how digital fabrication can reinterpret classical aesthetics in a contemporary context. Each piece is mounted on an alabaster base.
Bust 2 draws inspiration from traditional Roman sculpture and explores the boundary between surface and internal structure using a lattice framework. The piece balances interior and exterior space, referencing the lost wax casting technique and integrating modern technologies like 3D printing and lattice modeling as aesthetic elements. Fractured sections reveal the carefully designed inner structure, emphasizing both fragility and strength. An alabaster base supports the sculpture, grounding the interplay of form and void.
This sculpture continue the investigation into how naturally inspired lattice structures—reminiscent of honeycombs, leaf veins, or crystals—resonate with viewers. Created through a mix of 3D scanning and digital “clay-like” modeling, this sculpture feature openings that mimic the damage seen in classical antiquities. Once viewed as flaws, missing parts are now embraced, reflecting a 19th-century shift toward valuing incomplete artifacts for their poetic ambiguity. This perspective informs the artistic approach, allowing for a reimagining of lost elements.
Using advanced software (nTopology, NetFabb, Fusion 360), the sculptures explore transparency, light interaction, and structural complexity. These techniques transform structural necessity into visual language, highlighting how digital fabrication can reinterpret classical aesthetics in a contemporary context. Each piece is mounted on an alabaster base.