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University of Iowa Graduate 3D Design Students at ICON
ICON Gallery plays host to Professor Monica Correia and her 3D Design graduate
students from the University of Iowa through June 5th. The crew arrived in
late April to install a body of work drawn from the Design Department's R+D
Collection. An informal gallery talk with Monica and some of her students
hosted by ICON Director, Bill Teeple, will take place on Wednesday, May 6th,
8:00 pm.
The R+D Collection features an assemblage of functional and sculptural pieces
produced at the University of Iowa 3D Design program coordinated by Correia.
The collection embraces pieces designed by Prof. Correia and her current
and former students. Most objects were designed and produced with cutting
edge technology, as for example CAD (Computer Aided Design), CNC (Computer
Numerical Control) and RP (Rapid Prototyping), and sustainable and recycled
materials.
Prof. Correia and her students are currently researching ways of combining
technology with sustainability. They want to help minimize the use of raw
materials and mass produce pieces that are sustainable and affordable to
the general public.
“We live in a world of increasing globalization and are watching cultural
and artistic identities being weakened by the power of communications,” says
Correia. “As a designer and architect, I praise the use of technology
to develop new designs but also value community identity. I see the Design
process as an opportunity to create functional art where my knowledge of
materials, processes and its specific application can be combined with my
cultural background and professional experience.”
Last year, Monica Correia received the
Arts and Humanities Award from the University of Iowa Office of the Vice
President for Research. In September 2008 she exhibited her work at 100%
Futures, the showcase of world emerging designers at the UK’s contemporary
leading event 100% Design, at Earls Court, London.
ICON Gallery is located at 58 North Main Street in Fairfield, Iowa. Hours:
Tuesday through Saturday noon to 4:00pm or by appointment. For information
call (641) 469-6252 or email bill@icon-art.org.
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