'Crossbox (4) 2013' necklace by Bin Dixon-Ward
Object No. 2013/111/2
This neckpiece, titled 'Crossbox (4)' by contemporary Australian studio jeweller, Bin Dixon-Ward (b. 1960) was made using the techniques of Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS). Red and orange in colour it is part of her 'Crossbox' series. This neckpiece is made of 3D printed interlocking square shapes of different sizes, which when linked create this form. Dixon-Ward has explored the possibilities of CAD drawings and 3D printing in her practice since 2009. Dixon-Ward '... is interested in the city and the shapes and forms that makeup the urban landscape'.* The geometric shapes of city spaces have inspired the interlocking cubes of this neckpiece. These cubes are linked and built into a range of structures in her CAD drawings. Dixon-Ward describes this piece, 'I was interested to see what would happen when I drew the cube in different ways, when I replicated them and changed the scale. Each of the elements is derived from the same shape and in the original version they are all linked in a continuous circle. In my work, the cube becomes a unit, one which can both hold its form and at the same time be infinitely permeable and malleable.' Bin Dixon-Ward is currently completing a Doctor of Philosophy in Fine Art with the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, Melbourne. She has exhibited her work in numerous group shows since 2004 as well as three solo shows in 2012. * Katherine Bowman, 'interview with Bin Dixon-Ward', http://northcity4.com/artist-interview-bin-dixon-ward/, September 2012 ** Email correspondence with Bin Dixon-Ward, August, 2013 Rebecca Evans, August 2013
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Summary
Object Statement
Necklace, 'Crossbox (4) 2013', 3D printed SLS Nylon, designed and made by Bin Dixon-Ward, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, printed by Shapeways, Eindhoven, Netherlands, 2013
Physical Description
Long red and orange openwork necklace consisting of interlocking square shapes of 3D printed SLS nylon. The necklace graduates in number of square shapes and size towards the centre front, forming a V-shape. Necklace secures with clasp at centre back.
DIMENSIONS
Height
470 mm
Width
260 mm
Depth
20 mm
PRODUCTION
Notes
This neckpiece is made using Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), a type of 3D printing. 'Selective Laser Sintering builds plastic parts or objects a layer at a time by tracing a laser beam on the surface of a tightly compacted bed of powdered thermoplastic material. Heat from the laser melts the powder and bonds it together to form a layer of the object. The entire bed of powder is moved down one layer thickness and a new layer of powder spread over the surface. The laser is then applied again to create the next layer. This process is repeated until the entire object is fabricated. After the object is fully formed the excess powder is simply brushed away and some final manual finishing may be carried out.' * Bin Dixon-Ward was first introduced to 3D printing in 2009 while studying a Bachelor Fine Arts (Gold and Silversmithing) at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology.** Combined with traditional jewellery techniques, CAD drawing and 3D printing are a core part of Dixon-Ward's process. For this piece Dixon-Ward started with drawings of stacked cubes on top of each other. These drawings were then translated into Computer Aided Design drawings. In these drawings the stacked cubes were linked so that they are connected but still move independently from each other. The drawings were then sent to a 3D print service and printed as one object, made up of interlocking parts.*** Once returned from the printers the piece was finished by polishing and cleaning the surface. Finally colour is applied to the work through a combination of spraying, brushing or dripping painting onto the piece. * Angelique Hutchison, 2006/32/1 Mulching plug prototype, for Victa lawn mower ** Email correspondence with Bin Dixon-Ward, August, 2013 *** Katherine Bowman, 'interview with Bin Dixon-Ward', http://northcity4.com/artist-interview-bin-dixon-ward/, September 2012
HISTORY
Notes
This neckpiece is part of the 'Crossbox' collection by Bin Dixon-Ward. This work was made specifically for the Powerhouse Museum.* * Email correspondence with Bin Dixon-Ward, August, 2013
SOURCE
Credit Line
Purchased with funds from the Yasuko Myer Bequest, 2013
Acquisition Date
29 October 2013
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