Δημήτρης Φωτίου

THIS IS YOUR HOME NOW – T-Gyroid

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Synopsis

In this work series, I am working on sculptures that are produced by mathematical equations and can be realized in the real world via 3D printing (rapid prototyping). Some of them, become my models for the monumental process.
What interests me more in this series of work, is the chaotic geometry that can be produced by the employment of the parametric process, while at the same time a well structured mathematical concept is hidden beneath a seemingly random situation.

In this world, Falcon, the divine ruler, is looking for a new Saviour. A couple of illusionists’, Gem and Jane’s, youngest children, seem to be the ideal candidates. They are unique: small size full grown up lookalikes. In order to persuade the two parents give up their youngest, Falcon offers them his rapid prototyping buildings as their new home. Gem and Jane hesitate but Falcon insists: the guided tour over the buildings will continue until they give their consent…

Sculptures: Dimitris Fotiou
Material: Fine Polyamide PA 2200, Selective-Laser-Sintered (SLS)
Process: Rapid prototyping (3D printing)
Dimensions: Holes, 20.0 x 20.0 x 19.2 cm – T-Gyroid, 15.0 x 18.5 x 18.6 cm – Steiner, 18.0 x 18.1 x 17.3 cm
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source: fotiounet

Dimitris Fotiou was born in 1970 in Greece. He studied Sculpture at the Athens School of Fine Arts and then with a state scholarship he continued his studies and received his MFA in Sculpture from the Wimbledon School of Arts in London. He lives and works in Athens. His works explore conceptual ideas such as communication, information, and language, while combining sculpture with the Web. His works are both physical and virtual. He has participated in exhibitions and conferences in Greece, USA, England, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Austria, Germany, Ireland, Turkey, in several online exhibitions and he has had two solo shows. Since 2004, he has been a collaborator with the Web Biennial – Biennial on the World Wide Web and since 2010 he has been a member of the organizing team.

Current activities
Sculptor, New media artist, Teacher