How a sculpture is created
The production of my sculptures is a coordinated team effort that demands a creative and enthusiastic approach from all participants. Besides our small core team, we collaborate with various professionals according to the artistic intention of each individual project.
1. ARTISTIC DESIGN
My sculptures mostly originate as commissioned projects. This means that at the beginning of the creative process, there is a meeting and discussion with the investor, an inspection of the intended location, and then contemplation about how to "grasp the assignment" in my own way. The result of this stage is an artistic design that I present to the commissioner.
2. CLAY MODEL, 3D SCANNING, USE OF DATA FOR INNER MODEL PREPARATIO
Next comes the modeling of the sculpture in a reduced scale. From this, data are captured using a manual 3D scanner after completion. The obtained data are used to prepare templates for the production of the inner support model of the sculpture in its actual size.
3. PRODUCTION OF THE INNER POLYSTYRENE MODEL
Subsequently, the sculpture is modeled in a reduced scale. Data are captured using a manual 3D scanner after completion. The obtained data are used to prepare templates for the production of the inner support model of the sculpture in its actual size.
4. REINFORCEMENT AND CONCRETING
During this phase of the production process, we consult with experts from various professions – structural analysis, concrete technology, selection of connecting materials, etc.
5. APPLICATION OF CLAY, MODELING
In this and the following steps, traditional sculpting and craftsmanship come into play again. A layer of clay is applied as evenly as possible to the inner model, which is then shaped sculpturally to its final form. It must be modeled relatively quickly to ensure that the clay dries uniformly in such a large volume and doesn't start cracking.