David Bowie 'Low' Raku Version - Framed Sculpture
A framed sculpture of David Bowie which sits upon a custom made background.
You have seen Marias Masks, Full heads, Panels and Bust sculptures but she wanted to try something new with these smaller, more experimental sculptures. She was able to create a unique background to suit each music icon and work with more than just clay. Each piece is presented in a small and subtle black frame which can be displayed on your wall or stood on a table top, alone or as a set.
The sculpture has had a total of 3 fires, with Gold luster paint added to the hair. This ceramic sculpture has a gloss finish and is inspired by the David Bowie 'Low' album cover and 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Bowie character Thomas Jerome Newton.
The background is a collage with Red/Blue colours with a subliminal Red Bolt, hand finished with Gold Leaf, a Bowie themed graphic backing panel for the sculpture to rest upon.
Raku Process-
The Sculpture remains white after the first fire and is colored after the second fire.
During the Raku process some small cracks or little black points appear on the sculpture, this adds beauty and character and with this technique it makes every piece unique. The Raku process creates very strong sculptures with the differing high fire temperatures used when creating this piece.
After first fire colour is added the eyes and the lips using ceramic color, then added to the sculpture is the “glaze”. Then the hair is coloured with oxide colors, copper, iron and it is put in the second kiln. Until it hits 970 degrees. Then we can open the kiln and put the sculpture on a “bed of leaves, wooden dust..” and cover for 2-3 minutes, here the chemical reaction occurs, then the sculpture is unveiled and we discover the final product, and finally it is polished.
The is a new experimental piece for Maria capturing David Bowies side profile, the 3D sculpture emerges out from the backing panel. A truly unique concept which I have not seen elsewhere.
This is part of a series of framed sculptures depicting Freddie Mercury, David Bowie and Prince. These are smaller sculptures which can be bought as part of a set if you want to own all pieces.
Ready to hang to the wall or use the stand on the back to display on a table.
Dimensions of Side Profile Sculpture - H 17 x W 17 cm
(Framed) H 27 x W 27 x D 6 cm
Weight - 1.1kg
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Each Sculpture has a wooden box, bubble wrap/polystyrene and is carefully packed to send Worldwide by courier.
The Sculpture includes a certificate signed by the artist. Some sculptures have a certificate signed from Italian Ministry of Cultural Heritage and Export Office.
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Shipping Costs-
Italy- £13
Europe- £21
United Kingdom - £23
United States - £49
Rest Of World- £65
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