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Life-Size Head Prototype & 14-Inch Scale Model

Two high-resolution physical prototypes created as working studio tools for the development of a life-and-a-half-scale, 9-foot statue.

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PROJECT

Sculpture prototypes

SCALE

Life size + 14 inches

DETAIL

High resolution

USE

9-foot statue development

PHYSICAL REFERENCE FOR A MONUMENTAL WORK

Study the form at life size before building at nine feet.

A life-size head was printed so the sculptor could hold and study the form in the real world. The high-resolution print preserved subtle surface detail and created a reliable reference for proportion, expression, and texture.

The life-size prototype became a working tool in the studio as the artist prepared for a life-and-a-half-scale, 9-foot statue.

Life-size head and 14-inch sculpture prototype, project view 1

A SECOND VIEW OF THE SAME IDEA

Life size for close study. Fourteen inches for the full gesture.

A 14-inch life-and-a-half-scale version was also produced. The model was split into multiple parts, printed at very high quality, and assembled after printing to preserve detail and improve production reliability.

Together, the two versions let the sculptor study the head at life size and review the larger design as a complete object. Physical models communicate volume, gesture, and surface character in ways a screen cannot.

PROJECT DETAILS

The project at a glance

Project highlights

Validate scale, proportion, and gesture
Study lighting, texture, and form in real space
Communicate ideas clearly with collaborators
Test changes before full-scale fabrication
Reduce uncertainty during production

Specifications

Life-Size Prototype: High-resolution head print
Scale Model: Approximately 14 inches tall
Quality: Fine surface detail preserved
Construction: Split into multiple printed parts
Assembly: Completed after printing
Purpose: Working studio tools for a 9-foot statue
Use: Reviewing proportion, gesture, and detail

SUPPORTING THE NINE-FOOT SCULPTURE

Better references make better full-scale decisions.

The prototypes supported the artist's studio process and discussions with collaborators. Having both versions made it easier to evaluate changes and gather feedback before full-scale fabrication.

High-resolution physical models can carry surface detail, proportion, and expression into the room, giving artists a dependable reference throughout the development of a larger work.