LIFECASTING is the process of creating a 3-dimensional copy of a live model through mold making and casting techniques. Small portions of the figure are more common than full body casts, these portions are often paired with mixed media in order to finalize a sculptural work. Related in some ways to figure sculpture rendered in clay or stone, life casting has the ability to create a high level of realism; it is possible to capture pores, fingerprints, wrinkles and so on. Lifecasting need not exhibit a high level of realism in the final work if the artist wishes to create a more simple or textured version of the figure as seen in the work of Kiki Smith.
Videos:
Videos:
Smooth-on Instructional Videos for Lifecasting:
Tips:
-I recommend Smooth-On Alga-Safe alginate with cool or room temperature water for an extended working time
-Keep in mind that alginate molds are a one time use and must be used within 1-2 hours of the creation of the mold
-A life casting DVD comes with the Alga-Safe Life Casting Starter Kit
-Keep in mind that alginate molds are a one time use and must be used within 1-2 hours of the creation of the mold
-A life casting DVD comes with the Alga-Safe Life Casting Starter Kit
-Smooth-On Body Double silicone can be used to cast multiples however the pot life is very short. Get the Standard Set type, make small batches and have a few helpers on hand.
-When fabricating the cast you may want to consider building up thin layers of tinted epoxy, silicone, or wax to create a life-like effect. Hairs may be inserted if desired.
-See mold making and casting page for more info on common materials needed
Selected Texts and DVDs:
Skin Fruit - Selections from the Dakis Collection, by Jeff Koons and Lisa Phillips, 2010
Sculpture Today by Judith Collins. 2007 Phaidon Press. See chapters 1 and 2: The Figure and The Body Fragmented
Mark Alfrey's Ultimate Lifecasting Video DVD available at Amazon and the Compleat Sculptor
Casting the Female Torso DVD available at the Compleat Sculptor
Success with Full Body Molds and Forton MG by Mark Prent DVD available at the Compleat Sculptor
-When fabricating the cast you may want to consider building up thin layers of tinted epoxy, silicone, or wax to create a life-like effect. Hairs may be inserted if desired.
-See mold making and casting page for more info on common materials needed
Selected Texts and DVDs:
Skin Fruit - Selections from the Dakis Collection, by Jeff Koons and Lisa Phillips, 2010
Sculpture Today by Judith Collins. 2007 Phaidon Press. See chapters 1 and 2: The Figure and The Body Fragmented
Mark Alfrey's Ultimate Lifecasting Video DVD available at Amazon and the Compleat Sculptor
Casting the Female Torso DVD available at the Compleat Sculptor
Success with Full Body Molds and Forton MG by Mark Prent DVD available at the Compleat Sculptor
Selected Lifecasting Artists: David Altmejd, Janine Antoni, Robert Gober, Duane Hanson, Marc Quinn, Bruce Nauman, George Segal, Kiki Smith
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| Duane Hanson, Bodybuilder, 1995 |
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| Marc Quinn, Self, 1991, media: the artist's blood, refrigeration unit |
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| Kiki Smith, Daisy Chain, 1992 |
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| David Altmejd, The Center, 2008 |
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