Unique Forms of Continuity in Space

[Raaden]

Here's a 3D sculpt of Umberto Boccioni's futuristic sculpture "Unique Forms of Continuity in Space" (1913). By the end of 1913 Boccioni had completed this sculpture, considered his masterpiece, in wax. His goal for the work was to depict a "synthetic continuity" of motion. During his life, the work only existed as a plaster cast. It was first cast in bronze in 1931.

[thomasteger]

Beautiful. What software did you use to model this?

[Speedster]

Absolutely mind-blowing piece of work, both his and yours!  Great execution!  Boccioni's brief and brilliant career redefined "modern" art (whatever that means) that resonates especially today.  A very famous and important artist who is almost unknown, and you have Honored him...
Bill G

[NDenekamp]

Stunning!   

[Raaden]

It is indeed one of the most astonishing artworks of the 20th century. It was sculpted exclusively in ZBrush. Originally I had wanted to scan the original sculpture on display at Tate Modern in London (using a video camera and something like Agisoft Photoscan to assemble a rough mesh), but as it turned out the museum had put the sculpture in storage. As a consequence I had to change plans and gather together online photos of every conceivable angle, and begin the arduous job of sculpting it from scratch - so it took a while to get it right.

[thomasteger]

Impressive. It would look really good on a turntable.

[Speedster]

It would look really good on a turntable.

And cast in bronze, about forty to sixty feet tall, as I believe he planned it for.  It's most interesting that this specific work influences almost all fantasy art today, even if the contemporary artists don't know it, having built on the past natural progression and the work of their predecessors.  It's not well known, but the great sculptor Henry Moore was greatly influenced by this piece.

Great job!  Well worthy of a long, smooth and complex turntable!

Bill G

[Raaden]

Sorry, I forgot to mention: I actually put one up on Youtube: https://youtu.be/WUinl5qeoAs

[thomasteger]

Excellent. Looks so good!

[feher]

Yup this is a thing of beauty ! Great work.
Thanks for sharing.
It's a keeper for sure.
Tim

[Josh3D]

Absolutely impressive. My favorite Futurist piece, no doubt. I think this would have called for a little jont down to Milan though! very well done!

Josh

[Gordon Lardi]

wow, very impressive on so many levels!!!