Commissions

A Commission is a Sculpture created by request

If you are interested in a commissioning a piece in marble then do drop me an email and we can  meet up to discuss what you have in mind….no obligation. I can produce an original piece that is unique and has personal meaning for you.

If you already know and are comfortable with your Myers Briggs type (MBTI) then we can discuss what that means for you and explore options and ideas.  Alternatively, I would ask you to complete the on line MBTI questionnaire  and meet to review results.

Timing

Depending on the material and size of the commission, the process from start to finish is likely to take from 2- 4 months.   Where possible, I will work to a specific date if you have one.  The lead time for starting will depend on the time of year and what other work I have, so this can be discussed.   In the Summer months I can be found   working at the marble studio in Italy so the turn around is quicker.

Commissions & Exhibitions

The Imperial Volker

What’s the difference between Foundry Bronze and Bronze Resin?

Foundry Bronze sculpture is considered by many to be the most authentic sculptural material and is the traditional method of bronze casting.  The bronze is melted at extremely high temperatures and then poured into a ceramic mould.  This  method of casting is a highly skilled, complex, time-consuming and labour intensive process.  This, combined with the innate value of the bronze (which is made from copper and tin), gives rise to the comparatively high price of a bronze sculpture and therefore considered as an investment.

Bronze Resin sculpture also known as “cold cast bronze”  is made of real bronze powder, mixed with polyester, epoxy or another resin and poured into a rubber reusable mould.  This is backed up with very strong fibre glass and resin.  As real bronze powder is used over its surface, cold cast bronze can be coloured or patinated to look similar to Foundry Bronze.   It is also much lighter but still relatively strong, as it can be reinforced with an internal steel structure.  Bronze Resin is very robust and can be displayed outside but cracking and patina discolouration may occur over time.  Casting a cold cast sculpture is less expensive than casting bronze.