With
a keen interest in exploring the legacy
of Middle Eastern art, combined with advanced methods of digital fabrication,
they have created an army of over 500 mass customized 3D printed vases, called
GeMo. GeMo utilizes the potentials of 3D
printing technologies by creating a non-repetitive series of objects that are
otherwise very cumbersome to manufacture using conventional methods. The form
of each vase is generated from one of the fundamental components of Islamic
art. It is made of two symmetrical octagons that merge into each other by using
an algorithm. The algorithm uses repetition, rotation and symmetry to merge and
develop the original shapes. This method
is often used in creating traditional Islamic drawings and art. The word algorithm itself originates from, Al-Khwārizmī (c. 780-850), a Persian mathematician, astronomer, geographer and scholar.
Digital tools were used to capture these steps to create over 500 unique
variations that can only be realized by a 3D printer. By using this method, GeMo
retained its cultural roots while leading to a novel set of artifacts.
Each 3D printed GeMo is
individually unique, yet resembles its neighbouring relative which is
called "Genetically Modified" (GeMo). Around 10% of the geometries
that are generated out of this algorithm are mutants and due to their center of
gravity cannot stand. So, these will not to be 3D printed.
GeMo
embodies the potential of what 3D-print fabrication is offering to contemporary
design culture. Hence, with the aim of
raising awareness of the possibilities of 3D printing, Mehran and Amin are
turning to Kickstarter to raise funds to
launch an exhibition in London, showcasing their army over 500 individually
unique 3D printed vases. Their supporters will become the only owners and exhibitors of GeMo, which will be sent to them after the
exhibition. By supporting the GeMo campaign, you will help a
one-of-a-kind and exclusive design become recognized by a wider audience of art
and design enthusiasts from around the world. Each GeMo(s) will be named after
its (their) supporter.
GeMo will be
printed in multiple materials, such as stainless steel, plastic, resin and
alumide. This is a possibility that has emerged from the
world of digital design and production. Now, the army of GeMo is ready and they need them to be
born.
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