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Automa Cavaliere

Hannes Hummel

Automa Cavaliere

3D
Nature
Fantasy
Meditative

The animated artwork Automa Cavaliere, created by Hannes Hummel, is a digital, speculative reconstruction of the Renaissance's lost robot and workshop. Hidden within the artwork is a detailed blueprint that represents the artist's reinterpretation of the Automa Cavaliere. The various elements of this intricate scene are crafted using contemporary methods — extruded mathematical shapes, high-poly 3D scans, and AI-generated illustrations based on original sketches from the Italian polymath. These elements are meticulously arranged to depict Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci's exploration of natural law and applied mechanics during a warm summer's evening.

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Hannes Hummel

Germany

Hannes Hummel is an interdisciplinary designer and digital artist based in Cologne, whose work explores the boundaries between new technologies and design traditions. A graduate of the Köln International School of Design, he has developed a unique approach in which experimentation and aesthetic research guide his practice. Specializing in 3D animation, he pushes the boundaries of visual creation through his technical rigor and artistic sensibility. His works, often inspired by modern still lifes, play with perceptions of reality, creating the illusion of video footage through a meticulous mastery of light, textures, and movement. His recent projects explore complex organic structures such as flowers, revealing their mathematical and symmetrical beauty through hypnotic and immersive creations. His work embodies a bold vision of contemporary design, where technology and art converge to create unforgettable pieces.

Known for his distinctive style and innovative approach, Hannes Hummel has received numerous awards, including Design Made In Germany, Games for Change Europe, the New Media Awards, and A MAZE.Berlin. His works have been exhibited at prestigious venues such as Art Basel Miami, Contemporary Calgary, the Autodesk Exhibition, the Print Screen Festival, the Stroke Art Fair, and NFT Liverpool. He has collaborated with iconic brands like Nike, Adidas, and Sony Japan, as well as with influential media outlets such as Vice, Wired Magazine, and Quanta Magazine. In addition to his artistic practice, he has taught at the Köln International School of Design and the Technische Universität Braunschweig. More recently, he founded Bloom, a collective of some of the most talented designers in the NFT industry, committed to promoting excellence, integrity, and diversity in the field.

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