Topographic Art
I created this topographical map of the Mimiwhangata peninsula. Using contour data from LINZ and a laser cutter to create a framed piece of art, a memory of many summer holidays.
Laser etching base layer
Base layer
Adding topography
Final contours.
Measuring edges.
Framing everything together.
Ready for diplay
Dodecahedral fire pit
This fire pit was a project to improve both my physical fabrication skills and my digital design skills. The water-jet cut designs incorporate native birds from New Zealand (Piwakawaka, Kereru, Tui) and Canada (Loon, Blue Jay, Canada Goose).
Lower fabrication
Upper fabrication
Assembled Dodecahedron
Preparing door
Assembled firepit
Final painting
Final fire pit, displaying native birds of Aotearoa and Canada