Sculptures

I created this life size head sculpture out of plasticine as using a non drying material meant that I could come back to this piece many times over a long period of time to add detail. I have been creating sculptures for a long time but from looking at the work of artists like Ron Mueck I have been able to see just how much detail it is possible to put into human portrait. I put as much detail as I could into this piece and I think it was worth it as it is a fantastic piece to photograph and it looks impressive as a standalone sculpture.

For several years I have enjoyed creating sculptures out of clay and plasticine and I especially like sculpting heads. This is a life size clay sculpture that I fitted with acrylic teeth and bandages. There is also a pocket television inside the mouth which when switched on shows static. I imagine this sculpture would look good in an old, abandoned building where it could be left with only the static of the television lighting it. This is one of my favourite pieces as I like how strange it is. I never really wanted to give the piece much of a meaning as I think that creating something strange to confuse people is very enjoyable. It also leaves the viewer to think of their own interpretations and I think that makes the piece more personal than having a meaning set in stone.