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Ode to the Moon
CNC, Fusion 360, Illustrator, Laser Cutting
[ April 2023 ]
10.25 x 5.5 x 0.75 inches


The prompt was to create something with a CNC using Autodesk Fusion 360. Inspired by art nouveau illustrations and the cover of Dear Old Dixie Moon, I created a 3D plaque dedicated to the moon accompanied by a poem by E.E. Cummings, Amores (III).

My goal for this project was to focus on aesthetics, with an emphasis on creating layers of depth. To achieve this, I created decorative shapes as both recesses and protrusions at varying depths. Laser cutting was used to engrave the letters, the face and hair, and the irises.

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