30/09/11
Returning to Rhino ears...
To get the right shape of the ear I studied the images of the Rhino's at different angles closely. I then created a simplistic sketch which I then replicated with card. This could then be held to the head of the sculpture, allowing me to tweak any measurements and shapes prior to using the mild steel sheet.
When I felt happy with the size and character of the ears, I drew the shape onto the steel and cut them out using a plasma cutter (thanks to Ian in the mechanic's shed at Port Lympne). I curved these round by hand, mimicking the cardboard prototype ears and welded them onto the frame.
I then proceeded to weld any areas that needed extra form and structure, completing the welding process prior to weaving Hazel whips into the frame to give a heavier anatomy.
As I began creating the eye area, I felt it needed a pupil shape, as the Rhino's have amazing eyes that look right at you. For this I decided to use pennies for the shape and as a metaphor of how the animals have been viewed as money when they are killed for their horns.
More to follow....
Amanda x
Returning to Rhino ears...
To get the right shape of the ear I studied the images of the Rhino's at different angles closely. I then created a simplistic sketch which I then replicated with card. This could then be held to the head of the sculpture, allowing me to tweak any measurements and shapes prior to using the mild steel sheet.
When I felt happy with the size and character of the ears, I drew the shape onto the steel and cut them out using a plasma cutter (thanks to Ian in the mechanic's shed at Port Lympne). I curved these round by hand, mimicking the cardboard prototype ears and welded them onto the frame.
I then proceeded to weld any areas that needed extra form and structure, completing the welding process prior to weaving Hazel whips into the frame to give a heavier anatomy.
As I began creating the eye area, I felt it needed a pupil shape, as the Rhino's have amazing eyes that look right at you. For this I decided to use pennies for the shape and as a metaphor of how the animals have been viewed as money when they are killed for their horns.
More to follow....
Amanda x
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