Artist's Techniques and Studio Practices

The speaker discusses their personal work habits and motivations, describing late-night studio sessions and the importance of personal interest in their work. They provide an overview of their studio in Brooklyn, detailing its size, team structure, and the traditional processes used in sculpture creation. The speaker highlights their unique approach to modeling sculptures by hand, using both traditional and modern techniques like laser scanning for enlargements and animation. The process involves creating models, plasters, and molds, which are then sent to foundries for bronze casting.

What time does the artist usually find themselves working in the studio?

• In the afternoon

• During lunch hours

• Late at night

• Early in the morning

Where did the artist move their studio to after 20 years in Dumbo?

• Staten Island

• Queens

• Ganas

• Manhattan

How many people does the artist employ full-time in their studio?

• 25

• 20

• 15

• 10

What is the traditional method mentioned by the artist for creating sculptures?

• Direct carving

• 3D printing

• Sand casting

• Lost wax

How many people work at the foundries the artist subcontracts to?

• 50

• 100

• 150

• 200

What material does the artist start with when modeling sculptures?

• Metal

• Wood

• Water-based clay

• Plastic

What technology does the artist use for enlargements or animation?

• Laser scanning

• Virtual reality

• 3D printing

• Augmented reality

What is the final material used for casting the sculptures?

• Steel

• Iron

• Bronze

• Aluminum