MEGAVISOR

Hello! My name is Vladimir Matiasevich. I am an R&D engineer specializing in hardware, software, and AI solutions. Additionally, I have significant experience in 3D scanning, modeling, and visualization.

In 2019, I had the opportunity to contribute to the Objet.art Project (ArtClub Digital Heritage) by helping to develop the section on netsuke for the “Hermitage Under a Magnifying Glass” project. This project highlights Japanese art, with a special focus on netsuke. Two experts from Russia and the United Kingdom were invited to select ten unique pieces from the museum’s collection. Anna Savelyeva, Curator of Japanese Art at the State Hermitage Museum, and Max Rutherston, a British expert who has dedicated much of his life to studying Japanese art, particularly netsuke, share their knowledge and insights on each piece.

Demon in Front of a Mirror

Edo, mid – second half of the 19th century
Artist: Homin
Material: wood
Dimensions: 4.7 x 4 cm

This netsuke features highly detailed surfaces and intricate relief, making it a true challenge for 3D scanning, especially in small grooves and protruding areas.

Coiled Carp

Kyoto, end of the 18th – beginning of the 19th century
Artist: Unknown
Material: ivory and transparent horn
Dimensions: 3.3 x 4.6 cm

The eyes of this netsuke are semi-transparent, which adds difficulty to digitization. Detailed 3D scanning was essential to capture each fine detail accurately.