The Bits to Its 3D Printing Art Show organized by Maine FabLab, which we covered on 3DPI back in January, is set to open its doors tomorrow. From the many designs submitted for inclusion in the show, the results are now in and the exhibition promises to highlight some spectacular 3D printed works of modern art.
All submissions, which came from designers around the world, were independently assessed by the panel of international judges that consisted of Ping Fu, founder of Geomagic and now part of 3D Systems; Israeli Math Artist Asher Nahmias (aka Dizingof); and American artist Joshua Harker.
The winners’ exhibits will take pride of place within the Bits to Its gallery and will be supported by pieces from other artists whose entries were accepted for the show as further examples of how 3D printing is being used for art and sculpture in unique and powerful ways. These include work by Henry Segerman, Andrew Werby, Arnold Martin, Jim Stanis and Roberta Baumann.
Best in Show – RACHT
The ‘Best in Show’ award was a unanimous decision from the panel and went to Belgian multi-media artist Nick Ervinck, for his 3DPrinted sculpture RACHT.
Nick’s response to the award, and his prize was lovely, he said: “I don’t just want to use 3D printing as technology … but to challenge the possibilities of the technology … almost like flirting with the machines!”
Best from Maine – American Icon #1
The ‘Best from Maine’ award went to Mary Baldwin Collins of Rockport, Maine for her piece, American Icon #1.
Having never worked with 3D printing before, this is quite and accolade, but Mary is obviously inspired by the opportunities to explore new ways of working; she said, “The question of 3D printing as art was the jumping off point and I was then able to examine many other concepts in an untraditional way. This was just so much fun!”
Math Art – Round Mobius Strip
The beautiful ‘Math Art’ entry, Round Mobius Strip, from Australian Henry Segerman scored very well with the judges and came very close to top spot, particularly with Asher Nahmias whose own obsession (his word not mine) with Math Art is highly respected and admired in 3D printing circles. Asher told me: “It was a close call on my score between Nick’s and Dr Segerman’s designs. Although Math Art is an obsession of mine, Nick’s design displayed greater complexity, which won him 1st place by all three judges.”
Potomac Photonics of Lanham, MD served as the official 3D Printing service for the ‘Bits to Its’ show utilizing a 3D Systems ProJet 3000 Plus 3D printer and Duvall Design of Rockport, ME provided technical and CAD drawing assistance.
The show opens with a private reception tomorrow at 5pm at the Landing Gallery in Rockland and all proceeds will go towards Maine FabLab’s STEM education programs in the State of Maine.
Tickets can be purchased via the source link.
Source: Maine FabLab
