Through technological change, our environment has in many ways been transformed into a simulated, artificial and more increasingly virtual world. We live in a time where image making is constantly available and this changes how we document our world. At the same time, it leads us to perceive, consume and interpret our environment through screens and in fragments.
The 3D printed David statue is a generative sculpture made from stitching together shared online images of Michelangelo’s statue in Florence. What became quickly evident was David’s missing backside—a direct result of people not photographing the rear of a statue.
This project—plus an accompanying short film extending the core concern—are exhibited at the London Design Festival 2016. At the Lethaby Gallery, Central Saint Martins showcases latest work from leading graduates tackling the big issues, using engaging design to make sense of the world and plan for uncertain futures.
17 September—29 October 2016
Lethaby Gallery
London Design Festival