Figure ceramic sculpture
Attaching Arms
A course by Cristina Córdova , Figurative ceramic artist and teacher
Joined May 2019
Joined May 2019
About the video: Attaching Arms
Overview
“In this lesson, I will show you how to attach the arms to the figure, considering posture and gesture for an appropriate expression. You will learn to adjust the details to integrate the arms naturally.”
In this video lesson Cristina Córdova addresses the topic: Attaching Arms , which is part of the Domestika online course: Figure ceramic sculpture. Join sculptor Cristina Cordova's course on figure ceramic sculpture. Explore workspace setup, detailed sculpting techniques, and finishing touches..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson, we are going to attach the arms. Before we start with that, I want to talk to you a little bit about gesture. So the way I am organizing these parts is in a very grounded, stoic way. A lot of my work is inspired by primitive religious sculpture that my mother collected. I find something very soothing about that grounded stance, almost like the figure is not creating a narrative, but it's ready to receive. And so, in a way, this is a stylistic choice, but these parts are yours to manipulate in whatever way you see fit. So play with them. Sometimes it might be worthwhile to sh...”
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Course summary for: Figure ceramic sculpture
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Arts & Crafts, Ceramics
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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