Anatomy Models
Concrete and Metal Sculptures Inspired by Human Anatomy
This series of sculptures, inspired by human anatomy was started in 2018. I used anatomical references for the first time on “Vanity” a print project in 2014 where it was mostly about bones.
Throughout this series, I mostly explore the heart and brain, two of the most vital organs in the body. You can easily make analogies between the human body and a building: The skeleton is the structure, the organs are the main functions, the veins and arteries are the circulations and the skin is the envelope. In the beginning, I started with a somewhat realistic brain that evolved into the Circonvolutions series, which became more abstract over time.
The heart was more challenging. It’s a total mess of intertwined, connecting chambers and pipes coming in and out everywhere. I‘m not so much into organic stuff, so I was quite struggling to understand the big picture. In the end, I resorted to ordering a few anatomical study models to help my poor Cartesian brain and I finally managed to figure everything out.
Brain and Heart Models Medical anatomical models used as reference Brain no.1 Mold Polystyrene mold in preparation to cast Brain no.1
Brain no.1
2018
99 x 99 x 99 cm
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Brain no.2
2018
99 x 99 x 99 cm
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Brain no.3
2018
99 x 99 x 99 cm
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Open Heart
Open Heart, a large 2-piece set was finalist in the 2018 annual Bombay Sapphire Art competition local final.
Aluminium and Bronze Lost Wax Castings
During a metal casting workshop at L'atelier La Coulée, I experimented with lost wax and ceramic shell molds for the first time. I was able to produce a few pieces, among them was an Aluminum heart and a small bronze brain. The studio space was not yet totally ready so we had to settle on a temporary outdoor installation. The results didn't come out as expected but it was loads of fun!
Outdoor Metal Foundry Furnace warming up Outdoor Metal Foundry Crew Security first, always
Metal Works
2018
99 x 99 x 99 cm
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