* Figurative Sculptures Final Solution

3D Project: Use polymer clay to sculpt two busts that interpret world topics that have deep meaning to you.

Artist Statement:

The figurative sculptures are intertwined together focusing on mental health. Figure number one "Imprisoned" shows a faceless person who is a prisoner of their own feelings. These feelings are generated in the brain, often times you can not shut it off. The bust is shown wearing a prisoner uniform, with deep groves penetrating the body, then darkened by black paint. There is a lock around the neck holding that person down so they feel as if the weight will never left them. Figure number two "Desolation" resembles a girl, embodying the void that lives inside, the face is expressionless. Carrying this ever present feeling of nothingness there is a hollow greyness exposing the emptiness. The two pieces are ever present and playing off one another.

Final Solution Together
Height: #1 - 4.5 x 2 x 1 in
#2 - 4.75 x 3 x 1.5 in
Material: Amaco air dry clay

Figure #1
"Imprisoned"

Figure #1 Front

Figure #1 Side View

Figure #2 Front View
"Desolation"

Figure #2 Back View

Figure #2 Side View

In Process #1

In Process #2

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