Arches

 

"Arches"

Medium: Plaster
Year: 2023
Size: 11"x11"x6"
This piece was inspired by Arches National Park. It is meant to reflect the rough texture of the rock and the otherworldliness of massive-scale nature. This piece was created as part of a subtractive project, casted in a five gallon bucket and carved using rasps, chisels, and a drill. A small triangle chisel was used to create the outer texture, while a larger chisel assisted in creating the cavernous rock texture on the inside of the piece.

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