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# Digital Natives
- URL: https://www.protein.xyz/digital-natives/
- Published: 2012-10-16T12:20:05.000Z
- Updated: 2025-05-28T11:01:57.000Z
- Description: Digital Natives is a sculptural series exploring digital aesthetics and 3D printing.
- Author: Protein
- Tags: Seeds, Art & Design, Technology, #protein, #Import 2024-06-11 13:15, #author-change-2025-05-28

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[Digital Natives](http://www.plummerfernandez.com/Digital-Natives?ref=protein.xyz) is the latest project by artist [Matthew Plummer-Fernandez](http://www.plummerfernandez.com/?ref=protein.xyz), that explores digital aesthetics and the latest consumer technologies in 3D printing.

In the sculptural series Plummer-Fernandez takes everyday objects, such as tea-pots, cups and detergent bottles, then 3D scans them using a digital camera. The pieces are then altered through algorithms – distorting their appearance – then 3D printed in a coloured resin and sandstone composite.

Using his custom-made software, each piece can be either entirely distorted – adding new spikes and curvature – or play on more subtle lines of its form. The objects will be on display at the upcoming [3D Printshow](http://3dprintshow.com/?ref=protein.xyz) in London.

Matthew will also be on the panel of speakers at our own 3D printing Forum: [The Future of Making](http://thefutureofmaking.eventbrite.com/?ref=protein.xyz). Spots are going fast, so click [**here**](http://thefutureofmaking.eventbrite.com/?ref=protein.xyz) to find out more and book your place.

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