Tuesday, April 27, 2010

The Invention of Drawing


In developing a series of axonometric sketches based on intersecting prisms, I have primarily focused on achieving a distinctive component which is composed of not only additive forms, but also incorporating subtractive elements. In the interconnection of a pair of models, I have additionally explored the relationship between positive and negative components in seeking to find a balance between additive form and subtractive space. In the slide depicting ‘the invention of drawing’ based on the tracing of a projection, the relationship between absence and presence is emphasised. Furthermore, there is an emphasis drawn to the significance of shadow, and how something can be represented through its lack or absence. In my design component, I have tried to incorporate a balance of subtractive elements which complement and enhance additive elements and vice versa. Thus, this slide has interestingly conveyed the way cast shadows can be traced out to bring out the form of an object in its absence.

Electroliquid Aggregation

What can be more special than working with passionate people who want to defy conditions of the universe by addressing climate change and poverty?

Crysis Wars Environment II





Monday, April 26, 2010

Monday, April 19, 2010

Crysis Wars Environment






Three Ideas

Nicole Kuepper:

"I love working with passionate people who want to help address climate change and poverty by thinking and experimenting outside the square."

Source: http://www.smh.com.au/news/energy-smart/thinking-outside-the-square-finds-light-in-oven/2008/08/19/1218911717526.html

Charles Darwin:

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change.”

Source: http://thinkexist.com/quotes/charles_darwin/

Stephen Hawking:

“There ought to be something very special about the boundary conditions of the universe and what can be more special than that there is no boundary?”

Source: http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Stephen_Hawking

Axonometric Sketches










Sunday, April 11, 2010

Sketchup Animations

Exploring the Datum from Cathy Xu on Vimeo.



Flow of Stairs from Cathy Xu on Vimeo.



Please note that there is music playing in the background of this video only.

Developed Sketchup Model

Full external view of Goodwin and Piccinini's studios, including the Exhibition Platform as the Datum.

The Exhibition Space, including feature "elevated" stair.

The Exhibition Platform, including the 'hole' entrance featuring "touching" spiral staircase.

Friday, April 9, 2010

Uploaded Model in Google 3D Warehouse

Here is the link:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=6bbd069a98484ef2174bf422eb4338e9&prevstart=0