Davide Prete
My latest experiments blend traditional sculptural techniques with 3d
printing and laser scanning.
Using toroidal warping of a truncated Scherk minimal surface shapes, I
made a series of work that use 3D modeling and 3D printing as first
step for the creation of complicate mathematical shapes.
I also experimented a lot, since 2010, with lost ABS, Nylon, PLA
casting where 3D printed materials take the place of wax in a
reinterpretation of the original casting technique.
Sculptures can be scaled in different sizes and made in different
materials thanks to latest 3D printed technologies.
Latest SLA 3D printing technologies allow me to 3D print in trasparent
resin, that helps a lot in the visualization of the internal
structure.
Sculpture made from toroidal warping of a truncated Scherk minimal
surface.
The two symmetrical shapes are placed in opposite directions to
resemble a "clessidra" the Italian term for hourglass.