Searching for support for the creation of automated scenes.

[raphaelpoli]

Hello all!

We use Inkscape and other open source softwares for slicing 3d objects and building animated scenes in reality. We are currently searching for all type of support in order to get closer to the creation of a business with these creations.
We also search for possible residency frames that would allow the development of prototypes and their exposure.
Regards,

Raphael Poli & Marion Giovanne

[brynn]

Welcome to the forum!

Can you give us a little more detailed explanation of this project, or what kind of artist you need?

What is a "residency frame"?

Do you have a website or webpage, or anything that explains your project in more detail?

[raphaelpoli]

We have made a first 3d scene, then we want to slice every object in order to make cardboard and glued-paper sculptures. (the slices will be perfected with inkscape, and will be used in a laser cutter machine)
These sculptures will be animated with electronic motors.
The final result is to be exposed as an animated scene, and the models and plans are to be shared as intellectual goods.
We would like to find a funding or any other type of support in order to realize the first prototypes, and find our way to diffusing structures.
As it is a plastic research work we thought about being hired as artists in residency by eventual galleries, companies or foundations that wish to promote artistic research. We still did not make a site on the project for we already started to work on the first prototype and wish to get it in order to present the process.
Any question welcome.

[brynn]

Wow, that sounds interesting, and ambitious too!

When you say animated by electric motors, do you mean like a robot?  I have a hard time putting glued paper or cardboard pieces together with motors, in my imagination.

So the image you showed in the op is a drawing of how it will look, when it's finished?  Maybe you could make some more drawings, showing different positions of the pieces, after they are moved.  It looks like a very abstract sculpture, and also hard to imagine the finished results.  At least I see one part looks like a whale.  Another part looks like the hilt of a sword, and another part reminds me of 3d Dr. Suess drawing!

[raphaelpoli]

When you say animated by electric motors, do you mean like a robot?

yes

So the image you showed in the op is a drawing of how it will look, when it's finished

it's a 3d model that will serve as a base for physical realisation, but the physical realisation will look a bit more complicated.

Maybe you could make some more drawings, showing different positions of the pieces, after they are moved.

We will hopefully prepare an animation to present the animated scene, but we need to pass some more time on it. For now it is not ready.

Thanks a lot for your interest, and interpretation! It is valuable to our hearts!
regards,
Raphael

[brynn]

Oh, I usually have insatiable curiosity!

So if it's like a robot with electric motors, why do you choose paper or cardboard?  In my imagination, it sounds like 3d printing might be cool for the pieces.  Because if any of the paper/cardboard pieces come into contact while they are moving, the pieces might not hold up for long.  They could be easily bent or folded, or just worn down.

If you have time and interest in 3d printing, another member has told us how he successfully used Inkscape the Blender and 3d printing to make human prosthetics.  You might pick up some tips on 3d printing from reading that topic.  (but it is a long one!)  https://forum.inkscapecommunity.com/index.php?topic=220.0

[raphaelpoli]

For now we want to stick with matter close to wood for energy reasons, the glued paper is rather solid when dry. A lot of contemporary sculpture use this matter. Maybe later we will be able to use a machine that sculpts wood. the cardboard we use is "wood-cardboard" it's a beautiful matter. Also glued paper is a bit like clay. We don't want plastic for sure, we won't use either concrete or plaster (wich are available thru molding). But you're right, maybe we should already look for wooden output? This possibility is still not available where we currently work, but they have received a machine recently that does it. We don't know if our object will be compatible.

[brynn]

Oh, wood would be beautiful indeed!  Although you might lose the ability for colors....  Depends on how much color though, because there are lots of different colors of wood (and textures).

Anyway, good luck!

[raphaelpoli]

Thanks for your time and remarks.
the best to you,
Raphael