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Street Art – Viewed as the Public Art Movement
Sometimes, the only way to interest the non-interested in art is to locate it where they can’t miss viewing it. Other times, the public viewing of art has to be brought down to a very elementary, intrinsically whimsical level to be enjoyed by the average person on the street. Sculptures are a mechanism to aid in the public art movement. In New York City, for example, there are Read the rest of this post »

Sculpture is a unique art form that requires the artist to see an object in motion and freeze it in time. Successful sculptures do more than just freeze their subject, however, they capture a moment. By doing this they inspire their audience to see the implied motion and the expression even in something as concrete and solid as stone, wood, or other mediums.

When a true artist implies motion in a sculpture he or she is taking the art up a level. Read the rest of this post »

There is something breathtaking and quite remarkable about sculptures and if you get your internet through places like http://www.satellitestarinternet.com/ and do some real browsing, then you know what we mean. Some of these sculptures are inspiring, some are scary and some are downright strange – but they make us think and they dazzle us with both their creativity and imagination. Below, you will find a short list of some of the most strange and awe-inspiring sculptures from all over the world.

1. The Giant Tap (Tecnopark Wintertur, Switzerland)
It may look, to you, like a bronze tap is just hovering in midair as a torrent of water pours from it down into the ground. However, upon closer inspection, one can see that the shaft of water is, in fact, solid and suspending the tap in the air creating a marvelous illusion.

2. Vomiting Fountain Sculpture (London, UK)
This odd construction features a stone vaguely shaped like a man with a sculpted human head attached. The mouth on the head is open and water issues forth creating the illusion that the sculpture is constantly vomiting water endlessly.

3. Skeletons In Love (Nong Khai, N.E. Thailand)
Perhaps the most shocking of the three sculptures on this list; it features two skeletons sitting together on a bench, enjoying an embrace. One can’t help but think back to the remains of those discovered at Pompeii – a sculpture embodying both love and a tragic sense of finality.

Whether you’ve got a big or a limited budget there’s no reason you can’t use your http://www.satellitestarinternet.com/ connection to plan a sculpture trip for you and your family. There are great examples of sculpture on display all over the world and here are a few of our favorites:

New York City: If you haven’t been to the Metropolitan Museum of Art yet you’re missing out. It’s got a sculpture garden running its length and with the natural light from the skylights you’ll get to appreciate Read the rest of this post »

There are several businesses that produce all kinds of ceramic sculptures such as dishes, and small figurines. You can purchase them for a dollar in stores across the country. Those type of ceramic products are mass produced and lack details of color and technique. The quality is simply not a priority of those businesses that sell ceramic products in bulk to make money.

Then there are the artists that use their creative ability to hand mold and design ceramic sculptures.Check out this link here. Beginning with the initial ingredients, these artists take care to mix them Read the rest of this post »

Segal is important for pioneering the use of plaster bandages as a sculptural medium. His technique involved placing wet plaster bandages on different body parts. The strips were then removed from the model’s body and reassembled with the aid of more plaster. Segal would leave the life size shells hollow instead of filling them with more plaster. His sculptural technique soon earned him close association with other Pop artist in the Pop Art Movement. Over the years, his sculptures evolved in Read the rest of this post »

Sculpting a great activity that can be done as a group. Children love things that they can do with their hands so that they see the effect their motions have on something. By spending a little time introducing the concept to them, the children will be geared up and ready to start.

Introduce things simply at first. There’s no need for a potter’s wheel, and you should obviously keep them far away from the oven or kiln that will be used to cure the pottery. An easy first project for a child is Read the rest of this post »

If you’re a frustrated sculptor and don’t know what to do next I can tell you. Relax. Getting frustrated and sticking to it may be a great work ethic but it may not be better for you or the sculpture.
If you’re ready to pull your hair out, stand up and walk away for a bit. It may not be a lack of skill on your part at all but the medium you’re using. If using clay it may have gotten too warm so the slightest touch distorts Read the rest of this post »