Project: Figurative Sculptures
A project inspired by the figurative sculptures of Mary Frank.
Figurative describes any form of art that retains strong references to the real world, particularly to the human figure. In this project, young artists will use a technique known as “hand building” to pinch, coil, roll and slab forms to create a figurative work of art. Hand building is similar to the technique that Mary Frank uses to create her sculptures in clay.
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Materials Needed
Dough
Salt, flour and water
Equipment
An oven, bowl and baking sheet
Supplies
Aluminum foil, parchment paper (to bake and cover your work surface), and a paintbrush
Optional
A rolling pin and tools to cut (such as a table knife, pizza wheel, and simple shape cookie cutters such as rounds or squares).
Credit
These activities were created in collaboration with the Neuberger Museum of Art Education Department and Diana Puglisi, Curator of Education, Youth & Adult Programs.