Georgia Gerber: Snow Hare and the Enlargement Process

We are in the middle of producing two versions of Georgia's latest work, "Snow Hare". The original clay sculpture is relatively life-size. We took that model to a company in Wilsonville, Oregon, (www.additiveworkshop.com) where it was digitally scanned. Using that information, a computer controlled cutting machine carved an enlarged version out of foam.

Back in the studio, Georgia applied about 1/4" of clay over the foam, then sculpted the entire surface, recapturing detail and texture. Once complete, we took the piece to the foundry we have been working with in Eugene for many years (www.reinmuth.com), where a mold is being made. We should see the first of the bronze castings by Spring.

Meanwhile, Randy has molded the original life-size version, and we hope to cast the first of that size in the next couple weeks.

Scroll Down to see the larger version in Foam.