Abhishek Dangeti & Vikram Jamwal & Pavan Gajula
3D Composite Reflections, 2026
3D Composite Reflections is a novel digital mosaic technique that breathes new life into 3D forms by encasing them in layers of art history. This process transforms digital 3D models into living tapestries. We achieve a striking visual duality: the macro-level form retains its geometric truth, while the micro-level detail explodes with the expressive complexity of diverse artworks. By curating and mapping paintings based on their color and structural similarity, our work recontextualizes familiar 3D sculptures, inviting the viewer to explore new dialogues across time and form.
We demonstrate the expansive potential of 3D Composite Reflections by presenting a showcase featuring three distinct 3D models sourced from Sketchfab. Each subject was chosen to illustrate varying degrees of complexity in artistic re-creation based on the number of objects present in the scene. All of our composite textures are drawn from the vast and diverse Wikiart paintings collections.
3D Composite Reflections on Tiger by 3D digital artist Blender Guru
3D Composite Reflections on Sea House by 3D Artist Alyona Shek
3D Composite Reflections on Van Gogh Bedroom by 3D Artist ruslans3d
Abhishek Dangeti is a researcher with the Computational Creativity team at TCS Research. His research centers on the intersection of Computer Vision and Creative AI, where he leverages neural networks to explore and generate artistic content.
Dr. Vikram Jamwal is a Principal Scientist at TCS Research, where he spearheads innovative efforts in Computational Creativity. His work explores this intersection of artificial intelligence and creativity, with a focus on developing novel frameworks for machine-driven artistic innovation. Beyond his technical expertise, Dr. Jamwal is an avid practitioner of creative arts, including dramatics, poetry, music, fine art, and photography.
Pavan Gajula is a researcher at TCS Research, specializing in deep learning and computer vision. He works at the intersection of AI and creative applications, exploring ways to create and interpret digital art through machines. He's a part of the computational creativity research team within TCS.