In the Studio
Christine shaping a figure
A Place of Making and Reflection
The sculptures of Inner Voice begin in the studio, where each figure gradually takes shape by hand. The studio is both a place of making and a space for reflection, where the sculptures slowly emerge through an attentive and tactile process.
Building the form
To create the first sense of volume, Christine starts with polyurethane foam, building the form from within. From this base, the figures gradually develop into their first presence, establishing the underlying shape of the sculpture.
Wax & Surface
Wax plays an important role in this process. Christine uses wax not only to shape the surface, but also to give the sculptures their tactile presence and refinement. Working with wax allows the hand to lead, guiding each figure gradually into form.
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Texture
Texture is essential to the work. Rather than aiming for a smooth or neutral surface, Christine creates depth and texture through the use of natural materials. Magnolia bark, for example, is used to impress structure into the legs of a figure. Jute, tissue, cotton, rope, and raffia all contribute to the surface, each leaving its own trace and character in the sculpture. For one of the figures, Christine also knitted a mantle by hand, introducing a further layer of texture and intimacy. These varied surfaces shape the way light moves across the bronze, creating shadow, highlights, and a stronger sense of depth.
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Wax is carefully applied to preserve the texture and character of the rope.
Fragments
Before a sculpture appears as a whole, it exists in parts. Fragments, details, and repeated forms reveal the intimacy of the making process and the careful attention through which each figure comes into being.