This animated work is made from multiple 3D printed components. This wings alone are made from 75 different pieces. How is it animated? If you pull on the bottom, the wings spread open in a dramatic fashion. Check the video to see how it works.
Anatomica di Revolutis is an example of what can be achieved when artists employ 3D printing tech. Harker, a firm believer in this approach says:
The technologies and resources of 3D printing … have liberated me as an artist allowing to not only create things that were once unmakeable, but to reach an audience that matters. This empowerment has been spreading like wildfire; it’s touching all walks of life across the globe.
You can order your own print of Anatomica di Revolutis by contributing to Harker’s Kickstarter project before December 25th. The complete sculpture can be obtained for USD$550, with other donations and combinations also available.
Via Kickstarter and JoshHarker