Durk van der Meer & Justin Wetch: 3D, Design Principles, and Future Proofing
Aug 17, 2023
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Durk van der Meer and Justin Wetch discuss 3D art, design principles, immersive experiences, and the future of art. They explore the use of augmented reality and virtual reality in displaying and creating artwork. The speakers also highlight the importance of interactivity and storytelling in showcasing art through apps. The podcast includes delightful stories about Easter eggs in projects and potential future guests for upcoming episodes.
Art can be subjective and encompasses a wide range of mediums and styles, regardless of others' opinions.
3D art allows for unique expression and creativity, enabling artists to create virtual worlds, sculptures, and immersive experiences using technology and computer art tools.
The future of art will involve the democratization of art creation, with accessible tools and the merging of gaming and art creation, allowing people of all ages to easily create and enjoy art.
Deep dives
The Definition of Art
Art is subjective and can be anything that someone claims to be art, regardless of others' opinions. It encompasses a wide range of mediums and styles.
The Role of 3D in Art
3D art offers unique opportunities for expression and creativity. Artists can create virtual worlds, sculptures, and immersive experiences using technology and computer art tools. 3D art allows for the exploration of dimensionality and the use of virtual reality.
The Gap Between Present and Future of 3D
The current state of 3D art presents challenges in terms of user interaction and accessibility. Efforts are being made to make 3D more intuitive, seamless, and user-friendly. Tools and technologies like augmented reality and advancements in design principles aim to bridge the gap between the present and the future of 3D art.
The democratization of art creation through accessible tools
One of the main expectations for the future of art is the growing accessibility of tools for art creation. With the merging of gaming and art creation, the boundaries between building and playing are blurring, allowing people, even children, to easily create and enjoy art. This democratization aims to remove barriers and provide a platform for everyone to express themselves artistically. The digital art space, in particular, has shown signs of this accessibility, with communities forming around the creation of beautiful artwork that brings fulfillment and a sense of belonging.
The divorce of art value from the effort to create it
Art's future will likely feature a discussion surrounding the divorce of art value from the effort expended to create it. As technology advances and tools become more accessible, the creation of art, such as AI-generated art or procedurally created art, is becoming easier and faster. This raises questions about how the value of art is determined, as the traditional notion of effort and time spent on a piece no longer holds the same weight. This ongoing sociological debate will force a reconsideration of the factors that contribute to the value of art, leading to a broader perspective on artistic expression and appreciation.
This is a special episode shining the spotlight on two people shaping the future of what art is and what dimensionality means, or as Artifex likes to call it, Web3D.
Durk van der Meer - aka Durk at Work - is the Art Director of Artifex. He is the Art Director of Aku. He is a virtual world builder and 3D model creator.
Justin Wetch is the Art Interaction Director of Artifex, creator of immersive art experiences, and he is an Alaskan artist with a wide ranging skillset.
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