Mr. Nibbs

2022

5” x 5” | patinaed bronze casting, plastic

My second project for casting, "A Part of the Whole" focused on the idea of what makes up the whole of a visual. We were given the the task of finding an object and then exploring the boundary between whole and part by separating at least one component of that object. This could be done through removing part of the visual or adding a component to create something new.

Mr. Nibbs represents the way that simple changes in appearance, such as the addition of a hat and monocle, add a component of humor and child-like joy to a piece that would otherwise be absent.

Step 1: Make a Plaster Mold

Step 2: Make Wax Clones