Musing on Wax

I use wax, modelling wax quite a lot in the casting process. Every now and then I think I should actually use it as a sculptural medium in its self. Today I went to Schaeffer Library (the non borrowing Arts library at Sydney uni) I even got to look at something from the rare book room (though why it is in there I don't know..Large and expensive books room maybe) which was a large book on Kiki Smith. She uses wax in her sculptures and it is... so visceral.
So today I have been thinking about casting twigs and branches in black coloured wax, maybe beeswax for that beautiful scent or a subtly perfumed soywax....

Kiki Smith in Studio c. 1993

Artist of the day: Kendal Murray

I have been meaning to put up some of Kendal Murray's work since I went to Coffs a few weeks ago and saw a solo exhibition. The 'compact' scenes capture your interest in their miniature presence but then you look into the mirror and see the tableau afresh.

Woollahra small sculpture prize

Kate told me about the Woollahra small sculpture prize and I think I'll enter Huginn and Muninn in it.