James Chesnut with Akoaki
Electroformalism marries nineteenth century metal forming technique with contemporary design and fabrication methods. The commissioned works are preceded only by a prototype with each project presenting new material mixtures and applications. The design is developed in conjunction with the digital fabrication process. Each being in tune with the other and changing based on material selection and final installation strategy. Design and fabrication are refined simultaneously and each new work brings new challenges to both. In the end the tessellation of parts render a topography that disguise the nuance and detail of the process. Leaving a clean and beautiful material composition with texture, complexity, and patina.