Fragment
The enigma of the ancient tree seems to be revealed only by the interior of the tree and is witnessed by exposing its inner structure.
"Fragment" is a bronze cast sculpture modeled on the unique fluted form of the Hematoxylum brasiletto tree, also known mexican logwood, native to Mexico and South America.
Project Year
2023
Dimensions
23 x 12 x 12.5 in.
Materials
Cast Bronze
Project Status
Completed
The specimen obtained was a very old 6 ½' trunk. The wood is exceptionally hard, light coloured on the exterior and darker with some deep red on the inside.
An organic system of grooves form as multiple tree segments seem to merge into one.
An organic system of grooves form as multiple tree segments seem to merge into one.
B r a s i l e t t o
To create a digital reproduction of the tree, countless target dots were placed on its' surface and captures via 3D scanning. Below are details of the top and bottom sections of the refined scan.
A segment of this digital object was used to 3D print a mould into which the bronze was cast. "Fragment" is essentially a negative of this scan, representing the voids of the hardwood's surface.
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