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Sandcastle Builder Calvin Seibert Creates Incredibly Precise Geometric Sculptures Out of Sand
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Influenced by Gottfried Bohm and and Aldo Rossi, Calvin Seibert transforms particles of sand into strikingly precise geometric shapes. Each sandcastle emerges from the rough surrounding terrain as a smooth, three-dimensional structure. Although they look amazingly solid, each is a wave away from total dissolution. Taking about a day to build each piece, Seibert uses whatever free time he can manage to add to his collection of photographs.
“I always have these ideas that I want to try but somehow in the attempt to get something done by the end of the day I turn towards my old standby solutions. I need to spend 6 weeks on the beach all at once. As it is I only get a day here and there and go whole years without building anything. If I could manage that I might get somewhere new.” he says.
To see more of his series of geometric gems, head over to the artist’s Flickr page.
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If you thought sculpting turrets and drawbridges was challenging, you will be amazed by Calvin Seibert’s perfect geometric sandcastles. Appearing more like the work of M.C Escher than a medieval king, the sharp angles and swirling ramps look almost too
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Influenced by Gottfried Bohm and and Aldo Rossi, Calvin Seibert transforms particles of sand into strikingly precise geometric shapes.
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Each sandcastle emerges from the rough surrounding terrain as a smooth, three-dimensional structure.
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Although they look amazingly solid, each is a wave away from total dissolution.
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Taking about a day to build each piece, Seibert uses whatever free time he can manage to add to his collection of photographs.
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“I always have these ideas that I want to try but somehow in the attempt to get something done by the end of the day I turn towards my old standby solutions. I need to spend 6 weeks on the beach all at once. As it is I only get a day here and there and
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There are no straight lines or perfect spheres in nature, but Calvin Seibert comes amazingly close.
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Stacked on top of each other, these bricks look far more durable than fine, sugary sand.
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Like a futuristic city, Seibert’s sculpture emerges from the surrounding sand.
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Calvin Seibert’s sandcastles are an exercise in abstract sculpture with one of the most difficult mediums available.
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Calvin Seibert displays incredible precision and patience in his series of geometric sandcastles.
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