Artist Research George Segal
Artist research George Segal text: I have chosen to study the works of George Segal as I am very inspired by the life size scale of his sculpture pieces. I feel that I would like to incorporate Segal's use of mod-roc and plaster materials within the sculptural part of my final major piece as I feel that these materials would create a textured base for the bone elements in preparation for the application of textured marks. Unlike Segal, I am planning to apply a layer of acrylic paint to my sculpture to create a sense of texture and variations of tone similar to those that I have studied from life. Segal's use of orthopaedic bandages dipped in plaster technique relates to my own personal spinal surgery and title of my project 'Orthopaedic Cage', so I feel that I may experiment with bandages in future ideas. I am particularly inspired by Segal's 'The Asian Picnic' as the piece captures a sense of life within an environment which is further reinforced by the use...
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