Sculptor & Korbinet
Sculptor Sculptor
Korbinet Korbinet
Korbinet Korbinet
I notice your pieces often have an internal skeleton; do you map that out before you start sculpting, or does it evolve during the process?
Sculptor Sculptor
I usually start with a very loose idea in my head, like a vague shape, then as I begin to carve the first block of stone the skeleton starts to appear. I don’t sketch a detailed skeleton beforehand; I let it evolve as I feel the weight and flow of the material. It’s a dance between what the stone says and what I feel needs to be there. If I find a flaw or a new curve, I’ll carve away a bit more to adjust the structure. That way the piece grows in a natural way, and I can keep refining until it feels right.
Korbinet Korbinet
You rely on the material to guide you, but that means the core can shift until you finish. I would audit the design first, lay out the skeleton on paper or digitally, then use the stone as a verification tool. That way you can isolate flaws early, rather than chasing them after they appear. In other words, plan the framework, then let the stone adapt within it.