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Rippled Wooden Board Artworks

The Grind by Erica Sellers Visualizes the Sounds of New York City

— January 18, 2014 — Tech
The Grind by Erica Sellers, a conceptual artist and designer based in New York City, visualizes the hustle and bustle of the most populated metropolis in the United States. Although similar to her past Landscape of Sound furniture series, this project is much more abstract. Not only does it involve the sounds of a city rather than a symphony, it is also based around a wooden board for more of an artistic approach.

Made using audio samples collected from around the Big Apple during a month, The Grind by Erica Sellers the oscillations were ground into reclaimed local wood using 3D modeling software and CNC technology. The project combines sound and sight for an artwork that will mesmerize anyone.
Trend Themes
1. Audio-visual Art - The combination of sound and sight in art, like The Grind by Erica Sellers, opens up opportunities for immersive and multisensory experiences.
2. Conceptual Furniture - Projects like The Grind by Erica Sellers showcase the potential for incorporating artistic concepts into functional furniture designs.
3. Data-driven Art - Using audio samples and digital technology to create visual representations, as seen in The Grind by Erica Sellers, presents new possibilities for data-driven artwork.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Design - The Grind by Erica Sellers demonstrates how artists and designers can merge different mediums to create innovative and captivating pieces.
2. Woodworking and Carpentry - The use of reclaimed local wood to create intricate artworks, like The Grind by Erica Sellers, showcases the potential for sustainability in the woodworking and carpentry industry.
3. Music and Sound - Exploring the transformative power of sound in artistic creations, as seen in The Grind by Erica Sellers, offers new possibilities for collaboration between musicians, composers, and visual artists.
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