“Digital to Earth”
The “Digital to Earth” project is the result of an experimental process using a 3D printer to create digitally designed plastic molds. While the initial intention was to shape growing bottle gourds, the collaboration with nature and their cultivation did not yield the expected results. Consequently, the research evolved creatively: the molds were repurposed to produce objects made of red clay, offering a new interpretation of the original concept. The project ultimately explores the translation of organically inspired forms into stable ceramic shapes and the adaptability of the process within material and design experimentation.
Kyriakos Grigoris connects the traditional with the modern, bringing to the surface the human need to reconnect with nature as well as to return to older forms of art. Through his engagement and experimentation with new technologies, he proposes a new collaborative method of making—one in which nature becomes an ally.
Kyriakos Grigoris was born in 1997 and is a mechanical engineering student at the University of Cyprus, with previous studies at RWTH Aachen University. In recent years, he has been involved in small-scale, amateur agriculture, exploring topics such as self-sufficiency and sustainable living. His work is driven by a deep curiosity about the relationship between technology and nature, and how this intersection can inspire new ways of thinking about materials, design, and environmental responsibility.
Through this project, Kyriakos aims to promote experimentation with biodegradable materials, sustainable construction, and a renewed awareness of the natural cycles that surround us. Nature is approached not only as a source of raw materials, but also as a collaborator in the creative process.