Pioneering 3D Digital Art and Animation

Csuri continued to conduct ground-breaking research, working across numerous departments at the Ohio State University (OSU). In 1968, while in the engineering department, he had an epiphany when he used a computer-driven milling machine to create what might be the first 3D sculpture. Professor Leslie Miller, a mathematician and member of the Computer Graphics Research Group (CGRG), wrote the code and Csuri experimented with parameters until he found the right settings. This sculpture marked a pivotal milestone in Csuri's artistic journey, highlighting the potential for computer-generated art. Moving into the early 1970s, he continued to break new ground by pioneering advancements in 3D animation and interactive art.