Trompe l'oeil

Trompe l'oeil

          Last semester I got to experience the idea of trompe l'oeil first hand in my Scene Painting class. Trompe l'oeil literally means "to fool the eye", and it comments on creating a false three-dimensional perspective on a two-dimensional surface. As I think about the designs behind 3D printing, I question what makes an effective design that utilizes the printers capabilities? Thinking back on my work, layers were very important in developing an effective perspective. 

Laying down the base for a pattern was a very important step using watercolors to create a woodgrain effect. I worked on top of a hand-drawn design on a canvas.

After adding the base, I painted a stain over the base and began to accent the details to help make this two dimensional design standout.

I added highlights to bring out parts of the woodgrain that would catch sunlight, and other highlights that accented the darkened corners.

Considering the capabilities of 3D printing, I wouldn't have to think about highlights, but a good design should have visual appeal. I think texture would contribute to an effective design.

3D Print Canal house

          In reading articles for my show and tell for my Learning in Digital Visual Cultures class, I stumbled upon a project in Amsterdam to build the first 3D printed house. These engineers constructed a giant 3D printing machine to help bring their designs to reality called the "Kamermaker". Their goal is to help build homes that are efficient, cost effective, and that helps bridge the gap between the consumer and the contractors.


       
The materials used to construct this homes are composed of 80% organic material, consisting of natural fibers that would allow them to recycle waste from other 3D architecture to build new ones; this would eliminate waste, and would promote a safer and more clean environment, minimizing pollution from the production process. Imagine what the future will look like with homes like these.... Could the population handle such innovation, or would they associate the idea with lego blocks? what most people don't know is that the "lego" concept already exist in today's construction industry.... What do you think?


To learn more about the 3D canal house, visit: 3D Print Canal House Project