I was asked by Vancouver-Artist Douglas Coupland to come up with some interesting exploding plastic 3D animations involving water, to tie in with his new 2018 exhibit "VORTEX" at the Vancouver Aquarium.

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The purpose of these animations was to show on the big screen in the atrium of the Vancouver Aquarium, something which would take place at various times throughout the year.

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I did these simulations in Houdini (my first toe dip into the alluring waters), with assistance from Cinema 4D & Octane Render.

A great experimental learning process. Getting the water to mesh nicely without flickering was a challenge to overcome. I also tried other simulation techniques such as crumpling and squashing of plastic.

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