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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. The commission work I make is suitable for domestic, corporate and public environments. 
If you are interested in discussing an idea for a commission, please contact me with your ideas for the commission. I will be happy to discuss the possibility of making sculpture for your requirement. 
Surge Sculptures - Blue Sky Hotel, Dubai, 2019
I recently worked on a commission of two 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. 

For this commission the works were also USVP proofed and waterproofed.

They will be located indoors in a public lobby once they reach their final destination

Final Works: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Final Works: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
Final Works: Surge Sculptures - Dubai, 2019 ©Antonia Salmon
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