Just the size would make it a challenging project for me, because it requires different materials and therefor a different way of thinking; out of my comfort zone.
I normally make sculptures that would fit in a square box of 30cm each side, often with bones as a base and air drying clay to connect and shape the sculpture. However, with this project there are two main reasons why making a bigger sculpture means new challenges. First, it would be too expensive and time consuming to use the same clay, so I am using plaster, which is a stiff but more breakable material than I am used to. Second, I use bigger and heavier bones and bike parts, especially the bike parts break off easily.
I have made this project even more ambitious to try and find a visually pleasing way to combine bones, rubbish and a playful style. So far thinking of combining work of Henri Moore with Roadrunner or Boccioni with The Ren & Stimpy show. So far this resulted in two models:
These models help me to bridge the gap a bit between my comfort zone and where I am heading. The sculpture will be a mix of elements of both models. I already had a moment of 'this is not going to work', but solved the problem! The whole structure was getting to heavy and connecting the bike parts was a nightmare, so I created two triangles to keep it all in place and it actually improved the design! So far I have been working on the front wheel and am looking for new bike parts to start the second bit.
The challenge now is how to create a cone that is strong and stiff enough so the plaster on it won't crack and can be connected to the rest without compromising the looks..... I feel there is another moment of 'this is not going to work' coming up.... To be continued!
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