 Janet Echelman isn't your typical artist. Far from the traditional image of a lone painter standing at her easel with only a brush and paint palette, she works in conjunction with entire teams to build enormous public art displays. Her sculptures, which hang from metropolitan skyscrapers throughout the world, are formed using a variety of traditional nautical techniques, a creative eye and cutting-edge technology. Echelman, a classically trained artist, began experimenting with net sculptures while visiting a fishing village in India. She uses a variety of woven fabrics and lights to create free-flowing structures than can be hung from poles, ceilings or even buildings. While the visual effect is stunning, what is perhaps more intriguing is the technology behind Echelman's work. She utilizes customized technology to plan and create her masterpieces. The Technology  Echelman's use of technology starts with her planning and building process. She doesn't simply start weaving fishnets together…. Continue reading The Technology Behind Fishnet Art The post The Technology Behind Fishnet Art appeared first on GadgeTell.  | |
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