Cindy NikolicAlex d'argile

This table is extracted from a series entitled "Men Sculptures". (attention it is indeed a painting and not a real sculpture) Here a friend represented in the form of a clay bust, he came to pose for a portrait photo in the studio, which was my work support. Starting from the photo of a person to represent it as a sculpted object, such is the process used in this series. The background is plain and matt, it underlines the subject like the walls of a museum scenography. By using codes of academism and removing clothing, the models are out of their time and have a timeless look. The skin and hair colours are unified with the use of the colours of the sculpture's materials. Does this purified image transform the person into a soulless object or on the contrary does it show the essence of his personality? I wanted to give the appearance of a clay sculpture sketch, I added a few pieces of clay in relief in the lower part of the bust, and gave an effect of fingerprints on the wooden support.