Custom Water Feature Artwork
Custom Water Feature Artwork
Vector Reconstruction ยท Sandblasted Featherstone Installation
Client-supplied raster artwork was reconstructed as scalable vector geometry and engineered into multi-panel stencils for sandblasted installation on a large architectural water feature.
Client-supplied raster artwork lacked sufficient resolution and clarity for fabrication.
Elephant detail reconstructed and refined as scalable vector geometry, strengthening line structure and visual hierarchy.
stencil segmented into fabrication panels to accommodate material width constraints.
Metallic acrylic paint applied to blasted artwork.
Overview
A custom decorative artwork developed for a large architectural water feature. The client supplied a low-resolution raster image that was unsuitable for fabrication, requiring complete reconstruction before it could be translated into a sandblasted installation.
A custom decorative artwork developed for a large architectural water feature. The client supplied a low-resolution raster image that was unsuitable for fabrication, requiring complete reconstruction before it could be translated into a sandblasted installation.
Process
The original artwork was enlarged, cleaned, and inverted to isolate key visual elements. Because automated tracing produced poor results, the design was manually rebuilt in vector format to preserve detail and scalability. The final artwork was engineered for fabrication by dividing it into multiple stencil panels that could be cut, aligned, and installed across the water feature surface.
The original artwork was enlarged, cleaned, and inverted to isolate key visual elements. Because automated tracing produced poor results, the design was manually rebuilt in vector format to preserve detail and scalability. The final artwork was engineered for fabrication by dividing it into multiple stencil panels that could be cut, aligned, and installed across the water feature surface.
Once assembled on the stone panel, the stencil was used for sandblasting to carve the artwork into the surface. The recessed design was then finished using automotive-grade metallic acrylic paint selected for durability and visibility under continuous water flow.
Result
The finished installation integrates artwork, material, and water movement into a single visual experience. As water flows over the surface, the darkened stone contrasts with the metallic paint, enhancing the visibility of the design while reinforcing the sculptural quality of the piece.
The finished installation integrates artwork, material, and water movement into a single visual experience. As water flows over the surface, the darkened stone contrasts with the metallic paint, enhancing the visibility of the design while reinforcing the sculptural quality of the piece.