Perilous Sculpture
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Perilous Sculpture
Perilous Sculpture is a groundbreaking architectural glass installation that exemplifies the intersection of fine art, engineering, and architectural design through its innovative use of colored glass and geometric patterns. This monumental structure, standing at 2500mm in height with a 450mm square base, demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of three-dimensional geometric patterns inspired by icosahedral viral structures and engineering systems found in the built environment. Created through a meticulous process involving AutoCAD modeling and engineered carbon punch and die moulds, the sculpture showcases advanced glass-pressing techniques where colored glass components are carefully assembled using architectural silicone and PVA gaskets. The work's distinctive characteristics include permanent transparency, saturated hues, and significant compressive strength, making it an ideal structural material that actively engages with light and space. This free-standing structure, recognized with a Silver A' Design Award in the Fine Arts and Art Installation Design category, represents a significant advancement in contemporary glass sculpture, particularly in its ability to be scaled and configured for various spatial contexts, whether internal or external. The sculpture's innovative approach to glass manufacturing and assembly demonstrates the potential for integrating artistic expression with architectural functionality, while its research-driven development process incorporated influences from microbiology, natural structures, and historical architectural glass traditions, particularly from early 20th century European designs.
architectural glass sculpture, geometric patterns, colored glass installation, light-interactive art, structural glass design, contemporary sculpture
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