Paper mache angel

Heritage

Storytelling

Sustainable

Traditional

It is a sculpture that incorporates a traditional element of Materana papier-mâché.

Material

Experimental materials
Paper
Pigments and glazes
Other

Craft

Drawing and painting
Plaster-working
Other

General Technique

Constructing
Forming and shaping

Specific Technique

Use of paper and glue alternating overlapping layers of paper in plaster molds makes the work, since it is an allround need assemble multiple elements made with this procedure

Properties & Qualities

Application

Art Sculpture

Qualities

Rigid Colorful

Colour

Blue Brown Earth color Green Red Pink White Yellow

Sample Information

Date of creation

July 18, 2023

Dimensions

54cm x 41cm x 28cm

Weight

2,00 Kg

Culture & Context

this sculpture represents an element that is made in the traditional age of the Bruna of Matera, which takes place every July 2



Process & Production

1 A sculpture is made from clay
2 plaster casts are made
3 the papier-mâché sculpture is made
4 once the papier-mâché is dried, the pieces are assembled
5 plastered with animal and plaster glue
6 sanded
7 painted and cold varnished



Credits

Craft Maker

Eustachio Santochirico

Photographer

Ilaria Ferrara