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Coded chimera: exploring relationships between sculptural form making and biological morphogenesis through computer modelling

Gernand, Bruce (2011) Coded chimera: exploring relationships between sculptural form making and biological morphogenesis through computer modelling. Crucible Network, Cambridge, UK. ISBN 0956802206

Type of Research: Book
Creators: Gernand, Bruce
Description:

Initially inspired by the work of biologist D'Arcy Thompson's transformational grids, the research journeys into the realms of biological dynamics to develop new sculptural forms. Using scans of animal specimens and new software tools developed for me by the Cambridge Computer Lab, I have morphed and blended digital meshes of different species to convey qualities of fluidity and mutability.

The convergence of the zoological form and computational strategies is guided by a rather un-scientific and poetic concept: the chimera, a composite of different animal features which make a link with a long tradition in art where paradoxical conjunctions represent psychological integrations.

Keywords/subjects not otherwise listed: Sculpture, 3D digital modelling, sculptural and architectural theory, rapid prototyping, metal casting, ceramics
Publisher/Broadcaster/Company: Crucible Network
Your affiliations with UAL: Colleges > Central Saint Martins
Date: 1 March 2011
Funders: Arts and Humanities Research Council
Related Websites: http://www.brucegernand.com/texts7.php
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Projects or Series: Research Outputs Review (April 2010 - April 2011)
Date Deposited: 22 Feb 2012 13:11
Last Modified: 09 Nov 2023 04:46
Item ID: 3945
URI: https://ualresearchonline.arts.ac.uk/id/eprint/3945

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