Paper mache shell

Heritage

Storytelling

Sustainable

Traditional

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

Material

Experimental materials
Paper
Pigments and glazes

Craft

Drawing and painting
Plaster-working
Printing
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

Brown Earth color Yellow

Sample Information

Date of creation

July 30, 2023

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

Practitioner

Eustachio Santochirico

Passionate papier-maché and ceramics craftsman striving towards social inclusion.

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