Artist Information:
Maurine Holmgren
Astoria, NY
United States
Member Since: May 2003
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Artist Statement:
Direct Carving:
Direct carving is very
different from additive
methods and "plastic" carving.
In additive methods, for
example clay modeling and
direct plaster, an armature or
core is created and the medium
is built-up around the
armature. It is also fairly
easy to change or "correct"
clay and then re-build. In
"plastic" carving a maquette
or model is made using
additive methods, frequently
in clay, and then copied into
the stone [not necessarily by
the artist].
Direct Carving, on the other
hand, is a very intimate
experience in which the artist
liberates the forms inherent
in a particular piece of stone
[or wood].
By working with the properties
of that stone including the
grain, crystal structure,
texture, hardness, fault
lines, shape, etc., a unique
artwork is created. Working
within the specific limits of
each piece of stone my goal is
to create a sculpture that
moves outside its own
boundaries. Stone for all its
hardness and strength is very
fragile and can be easily
bruised and broken. It can
also be incredibly
recalcitrant and "bite back"
forcing a collaboration
between the stone and artist
in which, it some times seems
the stone has the upper hand.
The act ...
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Maurine Holmgren's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Maurine Holmgren's Portfolio.
Direct Carving:
Direct carving is very different from additive methods and "plastic" carving. In additive methods, for example clay modeling and direct plaster, an armature or core is created and the medium is built-up around the armature. It is also fairly easy to change or "correct" clay and then re-build. In "plastic" carving a maquette or model is made using additive methods, frequently in clay, and then copied into the stone [not necessarily by the artist].
Direct Carving, on the other hand, is a very intimate experience in which the artist liberates the forms inherent in a particular piece of stone [or wood].
By working with the properties of that stone including the grain, crystal structure, texture, hardness, fault lines, shape, etc., a unique artwork is created. Working within the specific limits of each piece of stone my goal is to create a sculpture that moves outside its own boundaries. Stone for all its hardness and strength is very fragile and can be easily bruised and broken. It can also be incredibly recalcitrant and "bite back" forcing a collaboration between the stone and artist in which, it some times seems the stone has the upper hand. The act ... |
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