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Michael Gayk
- Male
- Rock Hill, SC
- United States
- Blog Posts (7)
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- Groups (4)
- Photos (31)
- Photo Albums (1)
- Videos (1)
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All the work in the above portfolio is from my research into CAD and manufacturing systems associated with Rapid Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping. Currently I am an instructor and developer for 3D Systems University an division of York Technical College.
Michael Gayk's Blog
Continued Design Collaboration
Posted on February 2, 2010 at 12:30pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Here is a quick shot of another collaborative design investigation. Courtney Starrett and myself.
Manufactured by Shapeways. Sintered Stainless Steel.…
Manufactured by Shapeways. Sintered Stainless Steel.…
Material Topics
Posted on January 14, 2010 at 10:00am 0 Comments 0 Likes
I'm really looking forward to this weekends metal symposium at Eastern Carolina University.
They are hosting some great workshops including:
Rob Jackson – e Eloquent Nail/ Linda Darty – Enamel in the 21st Century/ Mary Pearse – Design Challenge
Tim Lazure – Tool Making /Christine Zoller – Beaded Jewelry/ Bob Ebendorf – A Brush of Creativity
Also a panel discussions with guest faculty Margaret Yaukey, Angela Bubash, Courtney… Continue
They are hosting some great workshops including:
Rob Jackson – e Eloquent Nail/ Linda Darty – Enamel in the 21st Century/ Mary Pearse – Design Challenge
Tim Lazure – Tool Making /Christine Zoller – Beaded Jewelry/ Bob Ebendorf – A Brush of Creativity
Also a panel discussions with guest faculty Margaret Yaukey, Angela Bubash, Courtney… Continue
Thanks
Posted on January 12, 2010 at 2:33pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Thanks Crafthaus for the feature.
Crafthaus and NING are such great applications!!
Crafthaus and NING are such great applications!!
Looks a lot like the Matrix...
Posted on January 11, 2010 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Sure it does, but I really question the foresight of the Matrix developers when they created the iconic scrolling text. The best thing about my job is the ability to work on various cutting edge projects, whether for an entrepreneur or another research institution. Recently I was given the task of developing a virtual and physical model of the data you see… Continue
Profile Information
- Where do you live ? City, State and Country
- South Carolina
- Place of Work ? Example: Studio, College, Gallery, Museum, ...)
- York Technical College
- I am a .... Example: Student, Maker, Educator, etc.
- MFA University of Washington
BFA College for Creative Studies
Collaborator, Designer, Educator and Metalsmith
- Your website, DIRECT flickr or DIRECT facebook links where your work can be seen.
- http://www.michaelgayk.com
- Describe your media/materials you work with
- jewelry, sculpture, body, CAD, metal, Body Adornment, plastic, rapid prototyping, holloware
Latest Activity
Phillip Renato commented on Michael Gayk's photo
Mullusks Memory
"You're overdoing the Photoshop work a little. Love the work though. Especially the next pair of images with the two torques - nice. Wish there were details of the terminals. A lot of what's so interesting about those pieces is the 3D and…"
Bloom and The Insider
"Nice pieces!!!
It’s so good to look around and get inspired and glad for all the nice and good and interesting pieces/artist you can find in this site.
Keep up the good work!
With love and thoughts Paula."
Michelle Pajak-Reynolds commented on Michael Gayk's blog post Continued Design Collaboration"This is wonderful work. Way to go Courtney and Michael!"
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Humor in Craft Online Exhibition.
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Call for artists....
"Behind the Brooch"
I have always thought that the back of a jewelry piece is as important as the front. If you feel the same way, consider sending images of the front and backside of your brooches to Lorena Angulo asap. Lorena is looking for images to place in a future crafthaus online exhibition!
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Australian Furniture Maker
Ross Annels receives 2012 crafthaus scholarship award.
Ross started blogging about his experiences on crafthaus!
NCECA Board member Sam Chung selected longstanding crafthaus member Kala Stein to receive the first NCECA/crafthaus Scholarship.
Kala has started her crafthaus blog: 2012 NCECA/crafthaus Emerging Artist Report!
Bifei Cao is 2012 SNAG/crafthaus Scholarship Recipient
A native of China, Bifei graduated from the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology, and received his MA degree at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University, before receiving an MFA in jewelry and metals program at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania under Lynda LaRoche.
Follow Bifei on his crafthaus blog :"Self-doubt: Crossing the boundary of culture with personal issues".
Blog Posts
CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 17, 2012 at 8:38am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Colorado Metalsmithing Association presents:
::: CoMA Conference ~ Stop. Reflect. Illuminate. :::
When: July 20 - 22, 2012
Where: The Steamplant. Salida, CO
We think you will agree that we have some inspirational and…
Buying Custom Jewelry SCHOLARSHIP
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 16, 2012 at 2:17pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Buying Custom Jewelry Scholarship
CustomMade is a marketplace for creating custom items in cooperation with North American-based production shops. Consumers come to CustomMade in search of fine custom jewelry including custom rings,…
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MANIPULATED SOUND
Posted by R. Weis on May 15, 2012 at 10:30am 0 Comments 0 Likes
Here's "Spinning Steel" from R. Weis' CD "Excitable Audible" with an exploration of a sculpture by Atticus Adams. Two artists working with commonplace materials: Weis samples and composes with the sound of steel kitchen bowls and Adams sculpts…
Continue Call for Artists: CraftArt 2012 Florida Craftsmen’s CraftArt 2012, St. Petersburg, FL
Posted by Brigitte Martin on May 11, 2012 at 3:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
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