Clay sculptural head
Hand-moulded and built up in stages, beginning with the face and stretching out to form the skull, the creative process occurred over a period of weeks… the clay kept damp and asleep under layered wet cloths, until it was ready for the kiln.
The stylised form evokes a Roman bust, and the figure seems to breathe with a history of memories. This feeling is further conveyed by the cracks in the oil paint patina, which appear as the battle scars and wrinkles of the owner.
Clay head
1.2kg
Clay, oil paint, turpentine, linseed stand oil
Dated, circa 2013
