HYDROMORPH

their debut body of works, explores the relationship between pressure and metal. The pieces are studies of what can happen when various sealed vessels are exerted to extreme forces.

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Hydroforming is an industrial process where hydraulic fluid is used to shape ductile metals. Developed in the late 1940s as a contemporary alternative to stamping, it is most commonly used to form sheet metal. ​

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The main focus is on the shell hydro-bulging technique, where complex shells made from geometric nets are inflated using a water pump.

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The unrestricted expansion of the shape fights against the properties of the metal to create folds and creases reminiscent of the malleability found in fabric or plastic.

 

Intersecting parts are locked together by the swelling during the inflation process, creating compositions with references to alien microorganism and outer space. Translucent powder coat and a bespoke mix of additives are used to protect the steel whilst revealing the heat blemish from the welding.

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