I decided to use some excess material from the shelf to create a plaque to sit alongside my work in the gallery space. This was very last minute and I only had a small amount of text I could fit … Continue reading →

Today I sanded and stained each segment. I also measured and drilled the holes in the back of each segment so it can be mounted to the wall.

Today I went back to the 3D workshop to continue working on the blocks. The glue has set and I am able to test different stains on the backside of one of the blocks. After a few tries, I found … Continue reading →

Today I began the process of measuring and cutting the materials. I then glued them together and left them in the clamp to set. The next step is using the bandsaw to cut each block into it’s individual shape. I … Continue reading →

The cork I ordered last week has arrived today! My plan is to bring it to the 3d Workshop, and begin the process of gluing the spruce and the cork, and cutting it into blocks.

-Sound absorbing qualities -sustainable and renewable -hyper allergenic  -Non-absorptive  -Heat and fire resistant -Can only be harvested by hand. Harvesters are the highest paid agricultural workers in the world. -Cork forests absorb up to 14 million tonnes of C02 each … Continue reading →

After much contemplation, and evaluation of my options. I have decided that building a wall mounted shelf will be the most impactful piece. This shelf will act as a sculptural art piece, acoustic treatment for the space and also fully … Continue reading →

Today I researched ways in which I can generate parametric designs. I have come across a few different types of software, with some seeming to have a steeper learning curve than others. I am hesitant with using parametric design for … Continue reading →