The Utah teapot is a 3D model created in 1975 by Martin Newell which has become a standard reference object in the computer graphics community. It is a simple, round, partially concave mathematical model of an ordinary teapot. The objective of Utanalog by Unfold is to return the iconographic teapot to its roots as a piece of functional dish-ware while showing its status as an icon of the digital world. 

The Utanalog is part of the exhibition Bits 'n Pieces in New York. It is shown together with an animation by Unfold's own Catherine Specht explaining the history of the Utah teapot.

Utanalog is cast in white porcelain and available in a limited edition, please contact us for pricing if you want to own a piece of materialized computer history.

Different resolutions finishes and colors (white, black, clayrender grey, red, green and blue) will follow later.

Many thanks for their support: Peter Verbruggen for molding and slipcasting, Materialise for printing the master mould, and the Flemish authorities for their finacial support.

Photo Utanalog @ Bits 'n Pieces NYC: Fabio Lorefice  

Toy Story still: © Pixar

Simpsons still: © FOX and its related companies