nichola theakston
'tesem'
'tesem'
Sighthounds and Podencos in particular have been a passion for many years. The time the past year has given for reassessment has been an opportunity to return to , and indulge a very personal response to the subject.
'Tesem'. Unique sculpture in terracotta for exhibition at Sladmore Contemporary in April. Details shortly.
'pariah'
'pariah'
Work in progress. A sculpture recently finished in clay and now with the foundry for casting in Bronze.
Inspired again by the Sighthound/Podenco and Ancient Egyptian Anubis.
'bastet'
'bastet'
A strong theme running through recent work.
Bastet is the Ancient Egyptian Goddess taking feline form. New studies in terracotta and bronze at varying stages are currently in the studio and with the foundry.
'large silverback'
'large silverback'
Latest silverback sculpture in bronze.
Available later in this year. Images taken at the foundry after the first wax had been cast from the clay original, and in the studio as the original was nearing completion on the armature.
working waxes for bronze casting
working waxes for bronze casting
The lost wax casting process is lengthy and specialised. Checking waxes is an an important part of the process. Bastet studies in bronze will be available shortly.
