Mircea Draghicescu

Statement

Two topics that have always interested me are: (a) infinite, space-filling 3D structures such as infinite polyhedra and honeycombs, and (b) modular building systems with simple connection mechanisms. Putting together these two concepts one can obtain a mathematically-inspired medium for sculpture. The resulting artworks exhibit an interesting contrast between their unconstrained overall shape and precise internal structure.

Artworks

A model of a 3D weave assembled out of laser-cut wood pieces. 3D weaving patterns and modular structures based on them are described in a Bridges 2024 paper. This model is based on a four-axial pattern: the wooden pieces are arranged into four families of parallel "threads". The pieces are rounded on one side to suggest the over/under interlacing of the threads.