I think, as this was more of a mock-up, the front and back need to be more cohesive, more "message-sending" than this piece. I think figuring out a system to covering the fronts and backs would be essential to the understanding of the piece, and also helping to evoke the sense of "being" that I would like these sculptures to have. I find this one a little more painting than sculpture so far...and I dont particularly want the imagery to become steps and leaps more important than the total figure, and thus toning down the "painterly-ness" might be a good idea.
The body needs to be a "body" and evoke the sense of solidity...maybe a more robust structure...a more solid coat of imagery and color. I need to add a head and a base, which should have a positive affect on the overall human-ness of it.
Anyway. I've enjoyed seeing it come together...and it's amazing how your ideas get focused as you begin to see things materialize. The piece may not be 100% what I want quite yet...but I feel comfortable saying that it's on it's way, and while it might not be quite what i was hoping for with this project, it still turned out looking pretty darn nice.
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