The Hawksmoor International Open Lecture Series
Nick Ervinck
Computational Sculptures: Between Futurism and History > Lecture + ‘GNI_RI_2014’ Book Launch
- Thursday 20th November 2014 > 6.30pm
- Tessa Blackstone Lecture Theatre [11_0003]
Fostering a cross-pollination between the digital and the physical, Nick Ervinck (b.1981, Belgium) explores the boundaries between various media. Studio Nick Ervinck 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 included in numerous group shows, nationally as well as internationally. His work has been exhibited at MOCA Shanghai, MARTa Herford, SMAK Ghent Zebrastraat Ghent, Brakke Grond Amsterdam, MAMA Rotterdam, Hermitage Amsterdam, Creative World Biennale Rio De Janeiro and Oklahoma, Ron Mandos Amsterdam and Highlight San Francisco. In his artwork Nick Ervinck always balances the narrow border between traditional sculpture and working with 3D. He has one foot firlmy planted in the digital world. This means that he does not only use the computer as an instrument, but that the digital logic largely determines his artistic thought and method as well. At the same time, he always tries to respect the (art) historical heritage and history and archeology are two of his main sources of inspiration.