115. A pre-residency art log
115. A pre-residency art log
Explorations in AR + 3D
In preparation for my upcoming residency, I’ve been doing micro-experiments in various mediums. For example, since the Apple Vision Pro was announced recently, I’ve been looking into augmented reality (AR) as a way to combine my experience in programming and art.
After dabbling a bit, I can see how I could use it for my residency, but I also felt like I was working backwards, like a hammer in search of a nail. I’m not convinced that AR is the right medium for the stories I want to tell, but the experiment was still worth it because it gave me the data I needed to circle back to animation.
My next experiments have involved 3D animation. For example, here’s me simulating claymation with collision physics:
And here’s me practicing my sculpting and character design skills:
These experiments have been way more fun than the AR stuff – my brain’s been lighting up in ways that it hasn’t in years! I’ve also been thinking about how to combine the 3D with my previous experiments in 2D animation.
However, like I said earlier, all of this ultimately has to be in service of story. If I focus on learning new techniques, I’m just collecting new tools while avoiding the real risk of telling a cohesive and compelling narrative.
I have the technical skills. At this point, it’s a matter of courage.
If you’re interested in more art, check out my friend Isaac’s first venture into the newsletter world! He’s got some lovely paintings and writing to share!
You can also check out his 30-day self-portait challenge on Instagram!
115. A pre-residency art log
Wow! Thanks for the shout-out <3
I really like where you land on this. It sometimes takes courage to trust yourself. And courage to do the scary thing -- possibly the thing you don't even know that you're going to do, until you do it. I'm excited for you to be going on this adventure.