Abstract Figurative Sculpture

Front View

Arial View

Side view

Detail

My work metamorphosed throughout the various drafts and versions of the s=gesture that I made. It changed in every step, from the drawing, to the tracing, to the clay sculpture, to the plaster sculpture, the shape and gesture of the work slowly shifted.

I realized that plaster is a lot easier to shape and carve than I thought it would be. Plaster is a lot softer than I had imagined, so I realized that I had to be gentler with the tools I used so that I wouldnt crack the plaster. I also realized that it's easier to apply pressure to the tools softly and gradually, rather than all at once.

The shape of my figure changed through out the process. My original design was a lot more balanced with the arms out at both sides and a head on the sculpture, however I decided that I wanted to direct the movement towards the right, so I made both arms go towards the right of the sculpture. I also got rid of the head because I didnt have room on the plaster for it.