S.O.S. - SCAN OUR SOIL

Soil is a vital component of the earth's ecosystem, playing a critical role at the micro scale, influencing global processes.

 

This work presents a series of 3D printed soil sculptures from 3D scans that aim to increase public understanding and appreciation of the world of soil. The sculptures are created using a combination of AI image generation (DALLE-2), 3D scanning (Polycam), and printing, allowing for a fusion of biological and digital elements.

 

By scanning and converting the scans to models, some natural elements are lost, yet this offers new opportunities for dissection and analysis through polygons, and other means. Through these means soil can be studied, preserved and recreated in a non-destructive way. Exploring the intersection of biology and technology, this presents new ways of fusing the two elements.