Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Forming the Neck and Upper Torso
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Forming the Neck and Upper Torso
Overview
“Now we will discuss how to shape basic body parts, such as the neck and the torso. Note that we will be able to create a variety of forms using the same template. ”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Forming the Neck and Upper Torso, which is part of the Domestika online course: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture. Explore expression, character, and the human figure to construct a unique clay bust using the slab building technique.
Partial transcription of the video
“Forming the Neck and Upper Torso In the previous lesson, we used our templates to cut our shapes from our slabs, and in this lesson, we're going to create our bust and our neck forms. My slab is ready to go, but I realize that it's still a little bit moist, so I am going to use my heat gun to dry it up a little bit. What I'm looking for is the ability of the slab to hold its weight on edge, so when I stand it onto that edge, it won't collapse or flop onto itself. We're ready to go, and if for some reason you don't have a heat gun, a hairdryer will work just as well. Alright, we're going to ...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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Areas
Fine Arts, Sculpture
Cristina Córdova
A course by Cristina Córdova
Cristina Córdova is a renowned figurative ceramic artist from Puerto Rico. With nearly 20 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to creating clay sculptures that explore the human figure and its various expressions.
After completing her graduate studies in ceramics and a three-year residency at the prestigious Penland School of Craft, Cristina founded Córdova Studios, where she has developed her artistic practice.
Her work is part of the permanent collections of major institutions such as the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Mint Museum, the Everson Museum, and the Museum of Art of Puerto Rico.
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