The casting of the horse skull with fine artist Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) continues: Following some subtle reinforcing and restoration, the skull (which has been named ‘Maximus’ – “Are you not entertained?”) has been clayed up, and the first caps of the piece mold are underway, in plaster.
We’ve been joined by Nick’s colleague, Tim Johnson, who has been assisting in documenting the process and working with Florence.
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Tagged Casting, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Horse, mold making, Roman, Sculpture, Skull, studio
Nick is working with fine artist Florence Bigglestone (@floss_art) this month – safely and with social distancing – to restore and cast a horse’s skull. The cast skull, in plaster, will then be painted and embroidered by Florence to represent the history of chariot racing in Roman Chester. It will be exhibited in the Grosvenor Museum, Chester as part of an exhibition.
These photos show the beginning of the restoration and casting process.
You can check out more of Florence’s work on her Instagram.
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Tagged Casting, Chariot, Chester, Fine Art, Florence Bigglestone, Grosvenor Museum, Horse, Plaster, Roman, Sculpture, Skull, studio
Installation of ‘The Sisters’ will resume when restrictions are lifted!
Best wishes, and keep safe! 🙏
– from the socially distancing sculptor.
These are the stages since the last post…
Demolding ‘The Son’ in my sculpture garden.
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Tagged Abstract, Casting, development, mold making, Sculpture, Son, the son, trilogy, waste mold
‘The Mother’ is now being cast beside ‘The Father’ in situ, within the heart of a beautiful protected woodland.
Together, these figures form two of the upcoming piece, ‘Trilogy.’
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Tagged Abstract, Casting, Cement, Forest, Natural, Sculpture, Wood, Woods
