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Commissions

As well as producing the wide range of sculptures, I work with individuals and art consultants on bespoke sculptures for on site installation.  Sculptures are suitable for interior domestic, corporate and public environments. 
If you are interested in discussing an idea for a commission, please contact me with your proposal. 
Surge Sculptures - Blue Sky Hotel, Dubai, 
I worked on a commission for large Surge sculptures to be installed in a hotel and luxury apartment block located in Dubai.

Time Line: Initial inquiry to start of making was 3 months.  The lead time for completion of both works was a further 4 months.

Making Process 

The construction of the sculptures is entirely hand-built, starting with a ‘core’ and adding coils.

As the form grows the sculpture is altered and honed, from the center out, to maintain the integrity of the total form.  ​
Making Process: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Making Process: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Making Process: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Making Process: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Making Process: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Making Process: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon

Firing

Each sculpture was made to accommodate the maximum dimensions of the kiln:  Width 64cm, Depth 50cm, Height  64cm.

During the firing process the sculpture shrinks 
between 5-10cm​
Firing: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Firing: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Firing: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon

Application of Colour

Multiple layers of colour are applied first as a wash and then sponged on to create depth and subtle colour variations.  
Application of Colour: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Application of Colour: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Application of Colour: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Application of Colour: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Application of Colour: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Application of Colour: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon

Final Works

Each finished sculpture is sealed and polished.
They are now located in a public lobby of the hotel
Final Works: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Final Works: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Final Works: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
©Antonia Salmon
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