Future Form

Within the context of contemporary visual art, modern digital technology raises some interesting questions. For instance, how does modern technology relate to the artisanal efforts of the artist, and what do new techniques do to the magic and mystery of making and creating? What does modern technology mean to artistic practice, and what motivates artists to integrate these new techniques into their work? Visual artists Beate Eismann and Svenja John use 3D printing, laser cutting and computer-controlled design in their artworks. From 6 May to 29 July inclusive, CODA Museum charts the development of both artists in the exhibition Future Form. A high-quality 3D printer is included in the exhibition, allowing visitors to familiarise themselves with an important part of Svenja John and Beate Eismann’s professional practice.

Stratasys Objet 260 Connex 3 in Future Form

Visitors of Future Form have the unique opportunity to see the professional 3D printer Stratasys Objet 260 Connex 3 in action. This Multi Poly Jet 3D printer uses a technique where various print heads spray minuscule drops of liquid polymer on a platform, layer by layer. As soon as the material is applied, it is hardened with UV light, which causes the new layer to adhere to the previous one. Multi Poly Jet Printing enables the creation of objects consisting of various materials and colours.

The exhibition Future Form in CODA Museum takes the visitor on a journey through the development of the two artists and shows how they both developed their own unique signature. Future Form also shows how John and Eismann bring together the artisanal and digital technologies and modern techniques. Moreover, Future Form ties in with the plans CODA develops and translates into CODA Experience Lab, an innovative lab for makers, where highly advanced  technologies and developments are shown, tested and applied.  CODA Experience will be opened in 2018.