Frieze Sculpture 2026: 3D Printed Concrete Art
Czech artist Matyáš Chochola displays three 3D printed concrete sculptures at The Regent’s Park in London until November 1, 2026.
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- Matyáš Chochola exhibits three 3D printed concrete sculptures in London
- The artworks merge digital modeling, robotic fabrication, and handcraft
- Each sculpture stands 3 to 4 meters tall and weighs around one ton
- On public display at The Regent’s Park until November 1, 2026
Czech artist Matyáš Chochola has presented three 3D printed concrete sculptures named BRUTALIST, METEOR, and MACE II at Frieze Sculpture 2026 in London, United Kingdom. The artworks are currently on view among the trees and paths of The Regent’s Park until November 1, 2026.
Developed in collaboration with Czech company Voxell, the series utilizes 3D concrete printing as a framework to combine robotic fabrication with manual intervention. Standing approximately three to four meters tall, each sculpture weighs around one ton. The printing workflow involves diverse orientations, non-planar paths, large overhangs supported by lightweight clay aggregate, and programmed irregularities.
Following the printing phase, the concrete undergoes grinding, carving, and polishing, accompanied by hand-embedded additions of glass, bronze, brass, and pigments. These pieces form part of Virtues and Vices of Our Time: 300 Years Later, a contemporary reinterpretation of the Baroque Virtues and Vices originally created by Matthias Bernard Braun around 300 years ago for Kuks Hospital in eastern Bohemia.
"A solemn triad formed by Chochola's sculptures at Frieze Sculpture."
Matyáš Chochola
Stock photo for illustration only, not from the actual event
The three distinct sculptures showcase unique conceptual foundations:
- BRUTALIST: Combines a deconstructed classical column with Brutalism, the Memphis Group, twentieth-century architecture, and futuristic cinematic visions.
- METEOR: Connects classical architecture with cosmic and geological elements, inspired by the Tomanowos meteorite and featuring hand-embedded glass shards.
- MACE II: Draws inspiration from Brutalist architecture, fantasy, and 1980s science fiction, finished in anthracite-tinted concrete with metallic copper powder.
Blending automated 3D printing technology with meticulous manual craftsmanship demonstrates how contemporary artists are redefining industrial materials for outdoor public installations. By reinterpreting 18th-century Baroque allegories through the lens of science fiction and digital fabrication, the project bridges historical heritage with futuristic aesthetics.
Source: designboom
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