This work featured here, named "Creepers", was a commercial work commissioned by the company Materialise. It's a modular space-dividing LED light system. In Dean's words: "I imagined this design by slwoly spreading across the room sending out 'feelers' for the next attachment." I'm personally not quite sure exactly why it was originally commissioned or how Materialise will use the piece. For me, I like this particular piece for the simple yet intricate composition of the crawling vines of flowers across the space, as well as the soft, ambient glow of the LED's which give it a soothing, tranquil effect.
In all, I found Dean's work to be enthralling and interesting, especially when one considers the lack of a physical medium. I think it's the unorthodox use of digital and computerized tools to produce something traditionally aesthetically pleasing that really captures my eye. When asked if one could visit the factory, Dean's responded with: "The factory is virtual; perhaps you are already there. A wide variety of systems and technologies are employed in the work. Where it is physically produced is not the issues. It could already be done in your own home."
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