Addicted to Love

The sculpture is fully encased in rubber, and now must be encased in plaster and fiberglass. I've already finished the detached arm with the help of my sculpture teacher. I had to do the vertical case pictured below on my own because the deadline for the Academy of Art University Spring Show submission  is drawing close and I couldn't wait for my teacher's schedule to match with mine that week.

I didn't do the best job. Working vertically turned out to be far more difficult. I also didn't mix enough plaster, and overall, the case was a tad thin. But it's holding well enough to continue. My teacher says this is the worst part of the process for him, but I love it. I love the machines, I love mixing the materials, I love layering the fiberglass and plaster. I love the timing involved, once the clock starts ticking, all your attention has to be devoted to the piece. I think the ability to totally focus is something sorely lacking in today's society.

I still have friends telling me they thought this sculpture is a large one. But nope, not even as tall as a yard stick. Despite her small size, she's getting heavy to move. About 120 hours work total at this point.