I am always amazed by the creativity of humans. Most people think sculpture can only be created using hard, solid materials like marble, metal, plastic and clay. Who could have thought of using paper other than the Dutch genius artist Bert Simon, who is famous for making hyper-realistic sculptures using paper and a special software developed to map the human face.
Sculptures made from papers
The secret behind these paper sculptures is, of course, the paper itself. So, how is the paper made?
The answer is 3D scanning. He first maps his subjects’ faces using sophisticated tracking technology and feeds the data into a computer. Then using some special software he constructs the subject’s contour and then prints a flattened 3D illustration on a paper.
Like assembling Transformers or Gundam toys, he cuts the pictures, folds it and glues it into a 3D shape.
It is interesting that people come up with innovative ways to create inspirational artworks. This post will be the beginning of a journey to discover and explore novel and exciting news regarding 3D sculpture and arts. I hope my readers will enjoy these eye-opening moments. Personally, I also wish that I can find inspiration and new idea for my venture project.
Reference: http://inhabitat.com/dutch-artist-bert-simon-creates-hyper-realistic-human-sculptures-using-paper/bert-simon-human-paper-sculptures-1/
