My thesis focuses on various aspects of structure shaping methods of plasticity in 20th-century and contemporary art, exploring the relationship between the creative concept and the materials manipulated. I examine the possibilities inherent in surface manipulation through the tactile sensation of three-dimensional, structured surfaces, exploring how they relate to the creative process, the underlying content, and additional meanings associated with the subject. I analyse the work of Simon Hantai, Vera Molnár, and Magdalena Abakanowicz in terms of three-dimensional material shaping and manipulation. Additionally, I explore the significance of the Velem Textile Art Studio in regards to three-dimensional autonomous textiles.