Floraform is a term coined by Nervous System, a company who have created software to mimic the biomechanics of nature by producing 3D printed sculptures. A fascinating interaction between science and art, but perhaps slightly disturbing too.
“Floraform is a simulation of a differentially growing elastic
surface that we created to explore how biological systems create form by
varying growth rates through space and time.” ...“If a single
cell were to divide and grow uniformly, it would result in a wrinkled blob.
However, through carefully coordinated subdivision and differentiation,
biological systems produce structures with specific, reproducible forms and
functions. Growth isn’t uniform but instead differential.” (Jesse Louis-Rosenberg)
The 3D Printing Industry also have a great video showing 3D printing plant growth in process.
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