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Sculpture in Clay

    Using air dry clay, i created a small sculpture of a dancer sitting on a rock. I liked the idea of creating a small sculpture of the group of dancers sitting on a larger rock. However, i have hardly ever used clay before so thought best to go more simple.
    I found it difficult to make the arms and legs, they needed a lot more attention and planning to be realistic. This is the same for facial features as i left that empty. I hadn't quite planned out the dancers position yet when i begun, if i had planned ahead i could of done a more interesting position for her body that would of been more supported. I used a cocktail stick to add support in her entire body, head and into the rock.
   Using little beads and gems i stuck them into her skirt to add a design. I decided that i would pour paint on the sculpture to show how in her dreams she feels real and interesting compared to her grey reality. By pouring paint it comes from her head and would not cover all her body.
    To develop this sculpture i would plan ahead to create a more interesting composition on the rock. I would also practice and spend more time focusing on her body to make it look more realistic and supported as her legs are incredibly weak. I would also like to create more detail for instance on her dress, make the skirt look more fabric like with layers and creases.
   I took a photo of my hand with dry clay on as i found the cracks intriguing as it ties into the cracks i have previously looked into. I could use clay in the background of something if it creates these cracks.
   I made the mixture too watery, although the gold was still strong i wanted a thicker mixture to create a stronger drip effect.










    I took a photo of this angel that hangs above the mirror in the bathroom amongst the now filled in cracks. I really like this as it is surrounded by elements relevant to my investigation with the cracks, colours and mirror. Additionally, the angel is a dull gold with chips on. It fits perfectly in with being something left abandoned in a ruin.

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