The development of computer-aided design tools has inspired some fascinating fresh creativity, as exemplified here by the work of designer and sculptor Paul Cameron.
Paul taught himself CAD, and soon developed a talent for the process: “For me, shapes really come to life as I model a design,” he says.
“Cars and design have always interested me. I don’t own anything special, but I enjoy being around friends who have interesting machinery.
“Exciting cars have a visceral quality, but it’s the shapes that fascinate me.”
Paul Cameron’s interpretation of the bewinged, 3000bhp Mercedes-Benz Type 80, which sadly never ran following the outbreak of WW2
Paul grew up in Essex and left school at 18 to work in the City.
“I enjoyed technical illustration at school, and after 25 years in finance I decided it was time to do something more creative,” he explains.
His CAD skills led to early commissions, ranging from bicycle storage units to features for the Goodwood Revival sets.
Inspired by dramatic automotive shapes, he started producing simplified sculptures for his first sand-castings in aluminium.
