Description
Design and create original sculptures for sale, commission, or exhibition using techniques such as carving, modeling, casting, welding, and assemblage across diverse materials.
- • Create sculptures by hand using carving, modeling, casting, welding, and assemblage techniques.
- • Cut, shape, join, and refine stone, metal, wood, clay, and mixed media with hand and power tools.
- • Select materials based on structural needs, texture, color, weight, scale, and environment.
- • Apply surface treatments such as patinas, paints, sealers, and polishing to finish works.
- • Develop concepts, themes, and narratives for sculptural series and commissions.
- • Set specifications for dimensions, armatures, materials, finishes, and installation needs.
- • Consult with clients, curators, or public art committees to assess needs and gather feedback.
- • Fabricate armatures, molds, and templates to guide sculpting and casting processes.
- • Create maquettes or prototypes to test form, balance, and feasibility.
- • Sketch concepts and produce drawings or 3D models of proposed sculptures and layouts.
- • Promote work via websites, social media, portfolios, and exhibition proposals.
- • Plan display, installation, crating, and pricing strategies for galleries, fairs, or public sites.
- • Research art trends, materials, fabrication methods, venues, grants, and buyer preferences.
- • Develop designs using CAD, digital sculpting, 3D scanning, or 3D printing tools.
- • Coordinate and attend exhibitions, art fairs, studio tours, and public art presentations.
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Last reviewed: Jan 2026
