Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
Assembling Parts into Strong Gestures 2
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Assembling Parts into Strong Gestures 2
Overview
“In the second part of this lesson, we will leave the neck a bit long so we can play with the possibility of gestures and movements. ”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Assembling Parts into Strong Gestures 2, 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
“Assembling Parts into Strong Gestures At this stage, it might seem like the neck is long, and that's intentional. You want to allow for extra material so that you can play with the possibilities of gesture, which might require different lengths, and also so that you have some material that can go inside the head to make sure there's a strong connection, once you decide on the positioning of that head in relationship to the neck. Ok, so let's put our torso aside for a second, and let's focus on the head. At this stage, I would say that the head is maybe 65 to 75 percent done, depending on ho...”
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Course summary for: Introduction to Clay Figurative Sculpture
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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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