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Welcome to the SculptCAD RAPID ARTISTS Project

In November 2009, SculptCAD, a front runner in blending sculpture and CAD for manufacturing and reverse engineering, invited artists to hang a left from the utilitarian use of this technology and do what they do when they do art.

"Wouldn't it be interesting to see what these artists would come up with, if they had access to 3D tools." mused Nancy Hairston, Founder of SculptCAD. An idea was born: SculptCAD Rapid Artists Project. The experience has been transformative, expanding the creative process and arousing a shift in thinking about how art comes to take it's place in the physical realm. A very, very contemporary approach to art. Why "Rapid"? Rapid Prototype Printing, 3D Scanning and Digital Sculpture. New approaches to art making and art output. High speed. On Demand. It allows the impossible to be possible. The SculptCAD Rapid Artists will show the possibilities they discover.

TEDxSMU is partnering with SculptCAD on the Dallas premier of the SculptCAD Rapid Artists exhibition. This exhibition explores the boundaries between sculpture and the digital media. The TEDxSalon will discuss themes relating to technology, art and humanity. What separates the hand of the artist from the automated program and how the artists learned to manipulate this new visual language, and use it to create sculptures that represent their personal creative outlook.

The project will benefit the Edith Baker Scholarship for the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. Many of the participating artists are alumni of Arts Magnet and all exemplify the innovative spirit to make this show a noteworthy success. We believe this groundbreaking project is consistent with the contemporary vision of the extraordinary Dallas Arts District.

The exhibit will open at One Arts Plaza with an evening event co-produced by TEDxSMU and SculptCAD. Please join us for the exhibit and a TEDxTalk from Nancy Hairston and a panel of artists involved in the SCRA project. Afterwards the artists will be available for one-on-one discussions about their sculptures, inspiration and the experience of working with 3D modeling technology.

Tuesday, September 14 6:00-8:00pm

Presentations at 6:30

One Arts Plaza Lobby 1722 Routh Street, Dallas, TX 75201

Tickets: $15 in advance / $20 the week of or at the door (pending availability)

PREVIEW ARTIST'S STATEMENTS, SKETCHES and THE SCULPTURE