During his residency at Thinker Maker Space, Demetris explored the possibilities of ceramic 3D printing. By reimagining the object as an intertwining line in space-a thread-his ceramic pieces embody the essence of woven fabrics, knitting, or basketry. Their texture, rhythm, undulations, repetitions emerge from the interplay between the predetermined programmable toolpath and the unpredictability of clay, its plasticity and behavior under gravity loads.
The project was developed as part of the Artist-in-Residence Program at Thinker Maker Space of CYENS.
Demetris Shammas (b.1984) is a Cyprus based architect and new media artist.
Working with computational processes, he overlays the digital onto the physical to form instances of ‘algorithmic experience’. This is the case for both intangible works, expressed through the manipulation of light and space, as well as tangible works, were the digital process translates into material design and expression. Demetris holds a Diploma of Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens (2011) and a Master’s degree from the Chair for Computer Aided Architectural Design at ETH Zurich (2013), where he worked and taught until 2021. He has showcased his work in festivals and exhibitions worldwide, including the World Expo (UAE 2022), BMW Art Club (PL 2022), Ars Electronica Festival (AT 2020), Mapping Festival Geneva (CH 2016), and Athens Digital Arts Festival (GR 2015).
Website
www.shammas.xyz
Instagram
www.instagram.com/dshmms
During his residency at Thinker Maker Space, Demetris explored the possibilities of ceramic 3D printing. By reimagining the object as an intertwining line in space-a thread-his ceramic pieces embody the essence of woven fabrics, knitting, or basketry. Their texture, rhythm, undulations, repetitions emerge from the interplay between the predetermined programmable toolpath and the unpredictability of clay, its plasticity and behavior under gravity loads.
The project was developed as part of the Artist-in-Residence Program at Thinker Maker Space of CYENS.
Demetris Shammas (b.1984) is a Cyprus based architect and new media artist.
Working with computational processes, he overlays the digital onto the physical to form instances of ‘algorithmic experience’. This is the case for both intangible works, expressed through the manipulation of light and space, as well as tangible works, were the digital process translates into material design and expression. Demetris holds a Diploma of Architecture from the National Technical University of Athens (2011) and a Master’s degree from the Chair for Computer Aided Architectural Design at ETH Zurich (2013), where he worked and taught until 2021. He has showcased his work in festivals and exhibitions worldwide, including the World Expo (UAE 2022), BMW Art Club (PL 2022), Ars Electronica Festival (AT 2020), Mapping Festival Geneva (CH 2016), and Athens Digital Arts Festival (GR 2015).
Website
www.shammas.xyz
Instagram
www.instagram.com/dshmms
