Sebastian Bidegain

Globular Chair

3D-printed plastic, fiberglass, epoxy, resin, automotive paint

About the artist

Sebastian Bidegain

American

Sebastian Bidegain is a maker, artist, designer, and physician. He divides his time between the academic makerspace at Cornell Tech as a lab manager and digital fabricator with designer and sculptor Misha Kahn to fabricate and design fine art furniture. His role with Misha Kahn centers around 3D printing furniture and functional sculptures, along with various post processing techniques using 3D printed models such as kiln-cast glass, cast bronze, and electroplated goods. His knowledge of the latest trends in digital fabrication and materials are an asset to students he works with.

Sebastian studied medicine at Weill Cornell Medical College before pivoting his career into art & design. Discovering 3D printing helped his career transition and unlocked a new world of making, from products to fine art furniture. In his final year of medical school, he created a neuroanatomy teaching model at the MakerLAB to demonstrate the complexity of visual pathway deficits using LED lights. His own art and design work is showcased under the moniker Voidfill Studio, where he combines 3D printing with various other fabrication techniques. He has designed several lamps, unconventional furniture pieces, and wearable electronics that have been showcased during NYCxDESIGN week.