The platonic solids have been studied since ancient times. They are named after the philosopher Plato who describes them in his dialogue "Timaeus" to explain the essence of the world. Even today the five platonic solids are found in nature, science and art.
Three of the solids (Tetrahedron, Octahedron and Icosahedron) provide the basis for my work. They are special because they consist only of uniform triangles which allows for an arbitrary connection among themselves. This is the essential idea behind the project: complex structures can be created from simple forms.
Each model is made up of drinking straws which are held together by twine. The straws have a uniform length of ten centimeters and a diameter of seven millimeters. Elaborate lighting makes it difficult to distinguish between object and shadow. This blurring of the line between tangible and intangible adds another layer of complexity. Totally different structures can be created by moving the light source even minimally.
The models do not only serve as art. Working with different materials the concept can be used for a range of different applications. Because the triangular construction offers remarkable stability, the design can be applied to everything from furniture to light installations.
The platonic solids have been studied since ancient times. They are named after the philosopher Plato who describes them in his dialogue "Timaeus" to explain the essence of the world. Even today the five platonic solids are found in nature, science and art.
Three of the solids (Tetrahedron, Octahedron and Icosahedron) provide the basis for my work. They are special because they consist only of uniform triangles which allows for an arbitrary connection among themselves. This is the essential idea behind the project: complex structures can be created from simple forms.
Each model is made up of drinking straws which are held together by twine. The straws have a uniform length of ten centimeters and a diameter of seven millimeters. Elaborate lighting makes it difficult to distinguish between object and shadow. This blurring of the line between tangible and intangible adds another layer of complexity. Totally different structures can be created by moving the light source even minimally.
The models do not only serve as art. Working with different materials the concept can be used for a range of different applications. Because the triangular construction offers remarkable stability, the design can be applied to everything from furniture to light installations.