Dual-Perspective 3D Sculpture: Progress

This week, I made solid progress on the dual-perspective 3D sculpture project. I’ve begun modeling in SolidWorks, testing a variety of shape combinations that offer strong contrast and emotional impact when viewed from different angles.

One successful direction is a Smiley Face → Sad Face transformation. This shift in expression conveys an emotional narrative through subtle depth changes. The challenge has been to maintain the illusion without creating an uncanny or distorted look—so I’m carefully adjusting extrusion levels to keep both faces clear yet distinct.

In parallel, I’ve started exploring a more graphic transformation: a Batman logo → Superman logo switch. This version plays on iconic shapes and bold outlines, which may lend themselves well to clean 3D extrusion and be more visually readable from a distance.

On the hardware side, I sourced a 0.8–1 RPM motor that will allow the sculpture to slowly rotate, letting viewers naturally experience the transformation. Although the class doesn’t require motion, this slow turn enhances the viewing experience without compromising the aesthetics.

For printing, I’ll be using white PLA only, with no sanding or surface coating—staying true to a clean, minimalist look straight from the 3D printer. This will keep focus on form and shadow rather than material finish.

Next, I’ll continue refining the CAD models, checking alignment, depth, and legibility from both perspectives. Once finalized, I’ll move on to printing small-scale prototypes for review.

Overall, I’m on track and excited about the evolving emotional and visual possibilities in these dual-view forms.

References
(1)https://www.amazon.com/
(2)https://chatgpt.com/