Harmony episode 4, the art of combining nature and technology
Let’s explore biomimetics and the issue of sustainable development in greater depth with the fourth artist featured in the Harmony project: Dev Harlan. This US artist relies on the digital manufacture of metal parts via 3D printing to create a personal and artistic representation of nature. How can nature and technology be brought together for a more attractive future?
A look back on the Harmony project
François Vogel, Ivona Tau, Linda Dounia, and now Dev Harlan: the Harmony project opens up Safran’s graphic archive to a panel of five digital artists represented by ArtPoint. These artists create digital art using a variety of tools and methods, including artificial intelligence, 3D, collage and even space-time distortion.
They were given carte blanche to imagine original artworks directly inspired by the Group's products, facilities, innovations and values. In essence, an aviation-inspired artistic exploration!
The future is a tree: discover the work of the fourth artist!
Who is Dev Harlan?
Who is Dev Harlan?
Dev Harlan was born in Arizona and grew up in Silicon Valley, California. As a self-taught artist, he developed a particular interest in San Francisco’s experimental video and hacking “subcultures”. He then pursued video production in New York, where he started producing sculptures, 3D animation and video projection mapping. His current artistic practice draws on technology to address climate change issues and the ecological impacts of a technology-driven society. He brings his ideas to life through the digital transformation of specific objects and materials, and the surreal imaginary world in which he immerses them.
His work is exhibited in several New York galleries, and many of his pieces are currently on display in major institutions around the world.
These videos explain Dev Halan's artistic approach, work and the Harmony project
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