This body of work is an insight on the teenage experience, with each work portraying a common but also uniquely personal teenage struggle. From juggling the pressure of academic excellence to struggling to find a sense of belonging among peers, the...
Materials: Plaster, silicone, water-based clay, black & brown acrylic paint, wood board, sandpaper
Process: Casting, molding, experimentation with blending 2D and 3D art
Size: 14 by 10 inches
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First, I used a water based-clay on wood board to create a mold, then created a silicon cover to which I poured in plaster to create the actual sculpture. Then, I painted a thin layer of black and brown over it to emphasize the contrasts. Lastly, to bring out the highlights, I took a thin piece of sand paper and scrapped off some of the paint. All white areas are done using this technique.
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This was my first high relief sculpture! For this of you hesitant to try 3D art, I have to say GO FOR IT. I was so afraid to make the transition from 2D to 3D, but I find that blending the two in a relief is actually a great way to get started.
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Hope you guys enjoyed this experimental piece.
I named it "smile" because I think a beautiful smile is the universal language of kindness. So, if you see someone without smile today, give them one of yours!!!
