Artists are the most likely professions to surprise people, and the reason for the surprise comes from wonderful works on the one hand, and on the other hand, they are surprised by how these works are created.
Like a realistic painting, if we don't see the painting process, it's hard to believe that it can be drawn. The same is true of sculptural works, we often only see the final finished work, and for us, these sculptures seem to appear out of thin air.
The number of sculptors is far less than that of painters, and sculptors naturally become the most mysterious kind of people. Want a glimpse into the sculpture process? Next, let's unveil the mystery of the sculpture with Xiao Dai.
Today, the sculptor I want to introduce to you is Kevin Stone, one of the most famous metal sculptors in the world, and his sculptures are known for their shining and huge.
The reason for the brilliance comes from the sculptural material itself, which is mainly polished stainless steel, which can be compared with the mirror, which is the reason for the brilliance. The reason for the huge size is that the work itself, Kevin Stone in the creation of sculptures, the first thing to do is to build a temporary studio, often half of the production, you have to change the studio, and the reason for the change is that these sculptures are so big that the studio can not be put down. These huge sculptures mean that it takes a lot of time, and a large work needs to be made in more than 10,000 hours.
More recently, Kevin Stone created a marvelous metal sculpture inspired by a massive Western dragon. In early 2021, Kevin Stone gave birth to the idea and set out to create it, which was a full year's time. At the current pace of production, it is not expected to be completed until mid-2022. Although it is still a while before it is completed, this does not affect our appreciation of this large sculpture.
Before appreciating the work, Xiao Dai felt that it was worth mentioning that Kevin Stone had not always been engaged in art, and before 2005, he was an ordinary welder, and it was half a year later that he decided to become an independent artist.
Kevin Stone combined his extensive welding experience with imaginative ideas that quickly led him to create eye-popping stainless steel sculptures. Whoever said that workers can't engage in artistic creation, from a welder to a famous sculptor, Kevin Stone's counterattack is the most powerful illustration.
Making every sculptural work, every step, Kevin Stone is hands-on, and the finished work can firmly attract people's eyes, bringing a double baptism of sight and mind.
Next, let's enjoy the creation process of Kevin Stone's latest work and witness its birth.
The head of the dragon
Dragon head details
The thighs of the dragon
The tail of the dragon
A metal dragon that can be ridden