Pierre Émile Gérard

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Insights

Crossfit Barbell is a hybrid object that combines elements of an Olympic weightlifting barbell with a wooden Christian cross, reminiscent of the one Christ carried. The intricate, sharp-edged motifs carved into the wood are inspired by the knurling grips found on weightlifting bars, meticulously crafted by hand using a plunge saw. The integration of 3D-printed connectors allows for easy disassembly and transport, while adding a futuristic dimension to the artwork's underlying narrative.

Exhibitions

Basic Faith, École de Recherche Graphique, Brussels, Belgium [June 4, 2023 – June 10, 2023] (solo exhibition)

3D Reconstitution

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm

Crossfit Barbell

2023

padauk wood, PETG & TPU 3D prints, Domyos 5 kg iron cast weight, dumbbell bars, steel

251 × 91 × 19 cm