The pandemic has made the computer my primary tool for creating, whether through modeling, 3D printing, simulations, or programming. I began thinking about this project a few weeks before the Easter holidays, after a presentation I gave on Tuesday crits.

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During that time, I had recently completed a code-generated work using C# scripts. It was a water simulation that generated frame shots based on given language inputs, creating a link between language and a visual form object. However, the work was not accessible to a general audience and could only be run on a debugging console within the IDE.

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During the crits, one of the tutors, Susan, pointed out the limitations of my work and emphasized the importance of considering the audience when creating code-based art. This led me to explore the potential of QR codes as a means of translating various data into a visual form.

As a sculptor, I was initially unsatisfied with the two-dimensional nature of QR codes. To overcome this limitation, I began experimenting with 3D printing and modeling QR cubes. This opened up new possibilities for creating figurative sculptures and other forms of art.

However, I realized that the process of creating QR cubes was not accessible to a general audience. In order to make my work more accessible, I decided to develop an add-on program that would allow anyone to create their own QR cubes.

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The development process was challenging as I had no previous experience working with Python or the Blender API. But through research and collaboration with the developer community, I was able to create the add-on.

I am grateful to the generous and selfless developers who shared their knowledge and resources. And, in keeping with the spirit of open-source development, I intend to make my add-on available to the public. Have fun making your own QR cubes!