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Work in progress: Temple Sunrise
-- Images from September / October 2001 --

A new visage sculpture, part of the 'Human Architecture Series', entitled "Temple Sunrise" was undertaken during September and October 2001 and is shown here in stages through to near-completion.

This work pursues the theme of transition between realms of consciousness, in this case seeking to capture the moment of waking as right brain functions begin to emerge from the associations and images of dream sleep.

The piece depicts a human face at the verge of waking, set upon a neo-classical open temple structure with echoes of Graeco-Roman architecture.

The face is carved from English Lime inset with radiating bands of Silver Ash which emanate from the right temple. The floor of the structure below is composed of alternating squares of lime and ash which follow tiered octagonal stairs. The pillared 'temple' structure is made from Sassafras.


A FEW PICTURES ALONG THE WAY


Clamping

Some of the preliminary work - clamping
and positioning laminations of alternating
blocks, for later carving.
Blocking

More of the early preparations - fairing a
laminated block before beginning to carve
the features of the face.
Steps & Stairs

Cleaning up the edges of the 'stairs' (which
are to form an integral part of the floor
panel within the temple structure).
Roughing

Initial roughing-out of the profile of the
carved face to achieve general proportions
and a rough outline for further work.
Forming

The forming of features as the lines and
contours of the facial expression are just
starting to come into focus.
Detailing

A later stage of sculpting the face in repose,
revealing finer detail and definition, with the
final countenance beginning to emerge.

A PICTURE TAKEN DURING PRE-ASSEMBLY
which indicates what the finished work will be like:

Temple Sunrise - Pre-Assembly

The finished work was among a number of pieces included in an
exhibition at Art Affairs Gallery (21 November - 2 December 2001).


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