James Cannon • Future Primitive NZ
My name is James Cannon, an award-winning New Zealand artist and sculptor based in Taumarunui. My journey began through Te Toi Whakairo, where I was traditionally trained by Kaiako Kenny Jones, before continuing my studies under Master Carvers Te Kuiti Stewart and Hohepa Peni at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa, graduating with excellence in 2013. After years immersed in whakairo and creating public artworks, my artistic journey evolved into large-scale recycled metal sculpture and imaginative contemporary creations. Combining craftsmanship, storytelling, and imagination, I transform forgotten materials into unique artworks that celebrate creativity, connection, and transformation — continuing an evolving artistic legacy.

Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Sculpting with Phi: Designing an Off-Axis Stellated Octahedron

Really excited about this modified 3D stellated octahedron I just built using rebar steel rod. I’ve always loved geometry, but seeing it transition from paper into a large-scale, three-dimensional sculpture is very satisfying!

The build required careful calculation. I started by constructing a standard stellated octahedron, then multiplied the distance to one vertex by phi (the Golden Ratio) and extended the point to match. I then applied the ratio again to that new length to elongate the lower section. The result is a uniquely off-axis, highly deliberate 3D stellated octahedron.

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