3D Photogrammetry Exhibition and Workshop with Visiting Artist Taylor Houlihan

Description

Interweaving the 2D and 3D space, Taylor Houlihan 3D-scans culturally significant architecture, sculpture, and garments. Through a process called photogrammetry, she captures hundreds of images of a single subject to generate a 3D mesh. Once a mesh is created, it becomes a vessel for creativity. It can reenter the physical space as a 3D print or remain in the digital realm in virtual reality. Houlihan especially finds potential in 3D scanning to ease accessibility barriers. An individual who cannot travel to a location can still explore a historical landmark and zoom in on details.

Join Houlihan for a photogrammetry workshop in the lab at the Digital Media Center and learn how to create your own 3D models from regular photos.

As somebody who moved to Baltimore in 2019, 3D scanning has compelled Houlihan to explore the city through a historical lens. She hopes that her work can not only serve as a tool for education, but also as historical preservation. Houlihan graduated with a BFA from the Stamps School of Art and Design at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, and she is currently a 3D visualization artist at an engineering firm in Fells Point.

You can experience some of Houlihan's work in the gallery at the Digital Media Center during open hours between Sept. 27 and Dec. 12.