Melter 3-D by Takeshi Murata, a graphic designer represented in both San Francisco and New York, is a mesmerizing sculpture that looks as though it were made out of molten lava or, perhaps more accurately, melted metal. Rippling down the surface of a large sphere, the art piece looks as though it is perpetually melting. Granted, since it involves a three dimensional animation and is not a simple sculpture, that is exactly the case.
Recently unveiled at Ratio 3 in San Francisco, California, as part of the Frieze art fair, Melter 3-D by Takeshi Murata is "a zoetrope, and only achieves the illusion of motion with the help of a strobe lights or perfectly synchronized still images captured with a camera," as written on This is Colossal.
Rippling Reflective Sculptures
Melter 3-D by Takeshi Murata is a Mesmerizing Molten Sphere
Trend Themes
1. Rippling Sculptures - Opportunity for artists to create mesmerizing sculptures that appear to be perpetually melting.
2. Molten Metal Art - Opportunity for graphic designers to explore the visual effect of melting metal in their artwork.
3. Three-dimensional Animation - Opportunity for animators to utilize zoetropes and strobe lights to create the illusion of motion in sculptures.
Industry Implications
1. Art - Artists can experiment with new techniques and materials to create innovative and immersive sculptures.
2. Graphic Design - Graphic designers can incorporate the visual concept of molten metal into their design work.
3. Animation - Animators can explore the use of zoetropes and strobe lights to bring their creations to life.