Ducks and Girl

The “Ducks and Girl” project focused on digitally preserving a public sculpture by artist Gerda Bier located in Leutkirch im Allgäu. Using photogrammetry and 3D scanning techniques, the sculpture was captured from multiple angles and reconstructed into a detailed digital model. The aim was to translate the emotional presence and artistic expression of the original piece into a format that could be preserved and experienced digitally.

A series of high-resolution photographs were processed into a precise mesh, which was then refined and optimized in Blender. Care was taken to maintain the form, textures, and subtle details that define the sculpture’s character. By transforming the physical artwork into a digital asset, the project demonstrated how modern 3D workflows can support cultural preservation while enabling new ways of interacting with public art.

The final model was optimized for real-time visualization, making it suitable for web-based viewers as well as AR and VR environments. This approach allows the sculpture to be explored interactively, extending its reach beyond its physical location while preserving its current state as a digital record.