Introduction
The potential to create, receive, and transmit physical sculptures between
remote locations is, quite literally, at our fingertips. "TeleSculpture"
involves the transmission of 3D data using the Internet and the subsequent
translation of that data into physical,"real-world" objects using 3D printing
tools (rapid prototyping). Related to other "telematic" events, the process
combines rapid prototyping with tele-communications. It is by nature a
collaborative enterprise involving two or more users connected remotely
through the Internet with a common interest in sharing ideas about 3D
structures. TeleSculpture enables physical projects to be realized
at any location on the planet.
Overview
TeleSculpture2007
includes the following:
--An internationally
accessible website featuring all work submitted.
--A selection of concept models produced in partnership with the PRISM
lab, the School of Art, and the College of Design at ASU.
--Examples of large scale RP sculptures produced in partnership with local
service bureaus from submitted files.
A comprehensive overview of the international scope of the project will
be portrayed via the Net. Collaborating institutions, information about
the participating artists, hardware and software information, and a calendar
detailing events at ASU and other institutions will all be featured on
the web-site.
Work will be selected
by a panel of digital sculptors from the documentation provided on-line.
Outcomes
This project explores new methods of collaborative design, techniques
of manufacturing, and sculptural display via the Internet. Marrying the
advantages of rapid prototyping with the universal access provided by
the Internet can lead to several desirable outcomes:
--enable international
collaboration on experimental 3D design.
--help to bridge the gulf between "virtual worlds" and the felt-connection
of physical works of art.
--explore new models for mounting international exhibitions that detour
around shipping, logistical, and transportation costs.
--promote interdisciplinary in 3D visualization, data transmission, archiving,
retrieval, analysis, and fabrication.
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