The Deep Sea study explores pressure deformation of stellated polyhedral forms. The research investigates how various geometric configurations respond to extreme forces, using deep ocean pressure as the conceptual framework for testing structural limits. Different stellated polyhedra serve as test subjects. Sharp star points and extended faces undergo simulated collapse, examining how mathematical forms buckle and fold under pressure. The investigation tests multiple polyhedral types to understand which geometries maintain stability and which fail under extreme conditions. The study establishes methods for modeling geometric transformation through force application. Each configuration reveals different deformation patterns as symmetry breaks and faces compress. The research examines the threshold between structural integrity and collapse, capturing transitional states where perfect geometric forms reshape into compressed configurations.
Photography: Phillip C. Reiner
