Dasein — 3D Printed Wood PLA on Metal by Arnaud Quercy

About This Artwork

This sculpture explores Heidegger's concept of being through three-dimensional form. The work creates a continuous loop where material and void define each other, translating philosophical inquiry into spatial experience at twenty-five by thirty by fifteen centimeters, elevated by a fifteen centimeter metal base.

The wood-grain form curves through space, creating openings that reveal interior volumes while the exterior surface maintains structural integrity. The 3D printed wood PLA material shows visible layer lines that document the additive fabrication process, with natural wood tones emerging through the printing technique. The metal base elevates the organic form fifteen centimeters, establishing the relationship between constructed material and supporting structure while bringing the sculpture to viewing height.

As part of the Research on Tensions collection, this piece advances technical research in 3D printed wood PLA at sculptural scale. The elevated presentation on its base allows viewers to examine how the form interrogates its own structure through the relationship between solid mass and negative space from multiple angles. The work includes certificate of authenticity 20221231-0007 and bears the artist's signature.