I’m looking for an experienced Rhino modeler to help create a clean 3D model of an abstract ribbon sculpture for a physical maquette (approx. 10–12 inches tall).
The sculpture consists of several continuous ribbon-like bands rising from a compact base, looping through space, crossing one another, and returning toward the base — somewhat like a fountain of flowing ribbons.
The goal is to translate a concept rendering into a clean Rhino model suitable for 3D printing.
Deliverables:
Rhino file (.3dm)
STL suitable for printing
Simple preview renders for review
Experience with curved surface modeling, architectural geometry, or sculptural forms would be ideal.
Please include examples of similar surface or sculptural modeling work.
I’ve been doing this exact thing for artist Hunter Brown https://www.instagram.com/innovativesculpture?igsh=NXkxandwMnJyZTU=. I even have some premade tools to design with curves, reduce twist, unroll for laser cutting, etc. I’m based in St. Louis, Mo but I prefer to work on discord. Reach out here or @avanmater on discord
Thank you for reaching out—I really appreciate it.
I did move forward with another modeler for the Ribbon Sculpture, but it didn’t quite achieve what I had envisioned. This is my first time working in this space, so it’s been a learning experience.
Seeing the work you’ve done in collaboration with Hunter Brown is exactly the direction I had hoped to go—it really resonates with the kind of sculptural language I’m exploring.
Right now I’m developing a body of work based on my sketches translated into 3D representations, with the goal of presenting them to galleries. If that gains traction, I would absolutely be interested in working with you to bring one of the pieces into a refined Rhino model and physical form.
