"Coleoptera Filigre" Beetle
oleoptera (beetles) include more species than any other order, constituting almost 25% of all known types of animal life-form, therefore likely being the most common natural living shape ever. Joshua reinterprets this natural epitome of form through linear pattern work giving new identity to the shape & inviting the viewer to rediscover it through the gentle visual lead of the pattern. An exploration in how 2D images & design can change the interpretation of 3D form & geometry. Material: 3D printed SLS polyamide/nylon Color: Available in White or Black Sizes: - small: 2.3" x 4.0" x 1.4" (5.8 x 10.2 x 3.5 cm) - medium: 3.3" x 5.8" x 2.0" (8.4cm x 14.7cm x 5.1cm) - large: 4.6" x 8.0" x 2.8" (11.6 x 20.3 x 7.0 cm) Typically in stock, otherwise delivery is approximately 2 weeks + shipping
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Joshua Harker (b.1970) is an American artist considered a pioneer & visionary in 3D printed art & sculpture. His series of “unmakeable” technically complex tangles is credited as the first to break the design & manufacturing threshold of possibility. His pursuit of a process to bring his works into the 3rd dimension culminated after nearly 20 years in a perfect storm of software development, materials engineering, & 3d printing technology advancements. He went on to navigate the creation of his “Tangle” series in the archival material of cast bronze, thus bridging the traditional techniques of the past with technology of the present. This has been considered a landmark event in the history of sculpture & the chronology of the 3D printed medium & has made him one of the most recognized artists in the field.
Along with his techniques, subject matter, & execution, his experimentation in the dissemination of his art through digital media & the internet has garnered him international recognition & acclaim. He holds the #1 most funded Sculpture project in Kickstarter history & is among thousands of collections. His work has appeared in countless publications & press worldwide.
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