Sihand – Looking Outwards – 03

The Fahz

Pretty much everyone has seen the famous optical illusion of the Rubin vase, where two face shape matches the contour of a vase. But the “Fahz” brought this intriguing visual effect into the 3D world.

First, the Brooklyn-based computational designer Nick Desbiens generated vector geometry from the profile pictures of the loved ones. Second, he visualized the negative space between the two face outlines that make up the contour. The result was then moved to a 3D working space, where it was morphed into a 3D model with the artist’s algorithm. The stunning final result was created by a 3D printer.

I am very impressed by the simplicity of this idea and how it gives a peek into how 3D modeling and printing have brought endless opportunities, not just to large scale productions, but also to simple acts of love.

Check out their website here

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