Andrew McSweeney
Ethereal Growth (2024)
The simulation employs both organic and synthetic matter, where vellum growth emerges from diverse lithic forms. Ethereal Growth seeks to highlight the delicate balance between technological progress and ecological harmony while also showcasing how technology can mimic, enhance, and coexist with the natural world.
Photogrammetric processes used in my work are relevant to its potential importance on digitally archiving content for future generations spanning across multiple disciplines including but not limited to education, visual art and academic research.
Video: Preview // Simulations with 3D scans taken from different locations in Ireland.
Software // Agisoft Metashape Pro, Reality Capture, Adobe Substance 3D Painter, Unity & Blender.
9.57 (SUNSET) // Cork Midsummer Festival, Triskel Arts Centre, Cork. 21.6.24