Lene Bødker introduces a new set of glass sculptures that are made with inspiration from the look of a human torso. It was recently featured in the collaborative Dezeen and The Mindcraft Project for 2022. It aims to connect humans with nature. To create the sculptures, Lene Bødker used the lost-wax casting technique by creating complex clay molds that reflect the look of a tree bark texture.
After this, it is cast in solid-colored glass. The patinas are refined through both machine and handcrafted techniques. This includes the use of acid treating, grinding, and polishing to create a unique finish. Lene Bødker states that "The visual references of the works are deliberately left open for interpretation, encouraging the audience to approach and connect with the two objects."
Image Credit: Lene Bødker
What's Driving This Trend
- Nature-inspired Sculptures
- Opportunity to produce artwork that connects humans with nature using various mediums and techniques.
- Lost-wax Casting Technique
- Opportunity to explore the use of lost-wax casting technique to create unique sculptures with intricate details.
- Open-ended Interpretation
- Opportunity to create art pieces that allow the audience to interpret and connect with the artwork in their own way.
Who This Affects Most
- Art
- Artists and art institutions can explore using different mediums and techniques to produce nature-inspired sculptures.
- Glassmaking
- Glassmakers can leverage the lost-wax casting technique to create exquisite glass sculptures with intricate details and textures.
- Art Education
- Art educators can teach the lost-wax casting technique to aspiring artists, encouraging creativity and allowing for open-ended interpretation in their art.
