Artemis
This series of winged figures is not meant to represent angels, but is influenced by the Greek myths. There were winged Gods and the Goddesses were strong characters with extraordinary powers.
This sculpture was modelled in Plaster of Paris, over a steel and aluminium armature for support.
Working in plaster causes me, as an artist, to work in a very measured way. The setting time of the plaster encourages me to check it while it thickens in the pot, then work quickly while it's at a soft cheese stage. The plaster can then be carved after it has set.
After the statue was finished, a silicon rubber mould was taken, with ‘keys’ placed in the rubber to ensure proper positioning. Then a shell of fibreglass was applied to protect the mould and support it during the casting process.
Click here to learn more about the casting process.
Working in plaster causes me, as an artist, to work in a very measured way. The setting time of the plaster encourages me to check it while it thickens in the pot, then work quickly while it's at a soft cheese stage. The plaster can then be carved after it has set.
After the statue was finished, a silicon rubber mould was taken, with ‘keys’ placed in the rubber to ensure proper positioning. Then a shell of fibreglass was applied to protect the mould and support it during the casting process.
Click here to learn more about the casting process.
Available in Bronze resin or Foundry Bronze
Bronze Resin – Powdered bronze metal is mixed with a resin, giving it the appearance of foundry bronze. It can be patinated like solid bronze, but is more affordable due to its cold casting in the studio.
Foundry Bronze refers to the poured molten metal that is cast solid or hollow in a foundry, depending on size, at a bronze foundry (using the traditional lost wax process). It is more robust and can last 100's of years.
Bronze Resin – Powdered bronze metal is mixed with a resin, giving it the appearance of foundry bronze. It can be patinated like solid bronze, but is more affordable due to its cold casting in the studio.
Foundry Bronze refers to the poured molten metal that is cast solid or hollow in a foundry, depending on size, at a bronze foundry (using the traditional lost wax process). It is more robust and can last 100's of years.