Commute

This work explores ideas of spatial complexity, mapping and drawing utilising a methodology of 3D small scale rapid prototyping, the doodle and chance. 'Commute' is an absurdist object modelled virtually on an iPhone while on daily train trips from suburb to city. It is then emailed across the world, printed with stereo-lithographic technologies and displayed at international venues. The works suggest new ways in which mobility, global boundaries and communication are reformed through technology in collaboration with the artisanal. The research is framed by technology, creativity and conceptualism in art. Exploring the concept of 'Technological Determinism', where technological advancements are assumed to be the primary driver of cultural developments, this work suggests that design and culture are not technologically determined, but are instead processes that link ideas, images and narrative. 'Commute' is innovative in representing how large scale traces and delineations of space can engage the viewer in a cognitive and social sense. The work was exhibited at 'Insideout', an international touring exhibition featuring 46 miniature sculptures produced in resin using 3D printing technologies. Works were commissioned by Claire Smith, Melbourne University in collaboration with the department of Art & Design, DeMontfort University, with support from Lycette Bros, Art Technology Coalition. International participating artists included Anthony Eland (UK) and Martin Riesler (UK). Concurrent exhibitions occurred in the UK and Australia.

本研究围绕空间复杂性、制图与绘画的理念展开，采用3D小型快速原型制作、即兴涂鸦与随机偶发作为创作方法论。《通勤》（Commute）是一件荒诞主义创作实体，创作者在每日从郊区往返城市的列车行程中，于iPhone上完成虚拟建模。随后该模型通过电子邮件传至全球各地，采用立体光刻（stereo-lithographic）技术制作实体，并于国际场馆展出。该系列作品探讨了技术与手工技艺结合之下，流动性、全球边界与传播方式被重塑的全新路径。本研究以艺术领域的技术、创意与概念主义为研究框架。研究者围绕“技术决定论（Technological Determinism）”展开探讨——该理论将技术进步视为文化发展的核心驱动力，而本研究则提出，设计与文化并非由技术所决定，而是串联理念、图像与叙事的动态过程。《通勤》的创新之处在于，它呈现了大规模空间痕迹与空间界定如何从认知与社会层面唤起观者的参与感。该作品曾参展《内外》（Insideout）国际巡展，该展览共展出46件采用3D打印技术以树脂制作的微型雕塑作品。本作品由墨尔本大学克莱尔·史密斯（Claire Smith）与德蒙福特大学（DeMontfort University）艺术与设计系联合委托创作，并得到莱塞特兄弟（Lycette Bros）与艺术技术联盟（Art Technology Coalition）的支持。参展国际艺术家包括英国的安东尼·伊兰（Anthony Eland）与马丁·里斯勒（Martin Riesler）。英国与澳大利亚同步举办了相关展览。