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					Joseph Canger
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								Started On  : 10-Nov-2013 at 07:53:43 AM, #Views  : 11444
  Topic Subject  : Morphing a Lifecast | 
							 
							
							
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								Hey there fellow ALI members! 
For the last yr or so, I’ve attempted to upgrade a few old sculptures that I wasn’t too keen on, by re-finishing them or whatever it took. 
 
Recently, I finished something totally new for me ~ morphing a lifecast into a form of abstract expressionism. As a sculptor, I really like this piece, but I question if a lifecasting purist will feel that I’ve deviated too far from the original cast. 
 
I don’t need critiques on my photography, I’m not a photographer nor can I afford to hire a professional. Right now, I’ll settle with mediocre photos of good sculptures rather than vice versa.  I would however like to know what you think about the sculpture. 
 
I started with a cast of hips and added a 2nd cast of a pair of breasts. I cut a Styrofoam ball in half and used these behind each breast to create 360-degree spheres. The faceless head also used a Styrofoam ball creating part of the armature for the rest. The front of the sculpture reveals the lifecasts, while the top view and the back are minimalist abstractions. 
 
As I said, for me, this is something totally different, so I’m curious what you think. 
Thanks. ~ Joe 
 
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