COMPUTATIONAL STRUCTURES: BETWEEN FUTURISM & HISTORY

Nick Ervinck was always fascinated by how art developed due to new materials and techniques. Somewhat disappointed at contemporary sculpture and it’s lack of renewal, he turned towards architecture, applied sciences and new media to elaborate a new language, and to compose forms and designs that were unthinkable in years before. At the same time (art)history is an important source of inspiration. As a result, his artworks are always situated between reality and virtuality, history and futurism.

Nick will talk about the evolution of his work and how he got started as an artist. He'll discuss the impact of 3D technology in his work and the fine line between innovation and craftsmanship, fine artst and science.

SPEAKER: NICK ERVINCK

Fostering an cross-pollination between the digital and the physical, young Belgian artist Nick Ervinck explores the boundaries between various media. Studio Nick Ervinck (which was founded in 2003 as a design/research practice) applies tools and techniques from New Media, in order to explore the aesthetic potential of sculpture, 3D prints, animation, installation, architecture and design.

Nick Ervinck’s work has been exhibited in numerous group shows, nationally and internationally. His work has been exhibited at MOCA Shanghai, MARTa Herford, SMAK Gent, Ron Man,dos Amsterdam and Telic Art Exchange Los Angeles/Berlin.