folding Nature
In my quest for understanding, I disassembled the pinecone, piece by piece, unveiling its inner workings and allowing my curiosity to guide my hands. To further engage with its textures, I pressed the pinecone's surface into clay, creating delicate reliefs that captured the essence of its form. The clay embraced the intricate patterns, immortalizing the fleeting beauty of the pinecone in tangible form. I then followed this tactile journey with a two-part mold, skillfully casting the reliefs to translate the organic textures into three dimensions, preserving their ephemeral grace.
This investigation did not stop there. I turned my gaze to technology, employing photogrammetry to create a detailed digital representation of the pinecone’s complex geometry. Utilizing Rhinoceros 3D, I explored its artistic potential, allowing the software to guide my imagination as I manipulated its organic complexity into new and innovative shapes.
Through the marriage of traditional techniques and modern technology, this project serves as a testament to the elegance of nature’s design. It invites a deeper understanding of seemingly ordinary forms, celebrating the intricate beauty found in the natural world, and encouraging a dialogue between craftsmanship and the digital realm—a harmonious blend where art and nature coexist, inspiring creativity and wonder.