The Process of M O U L D I N G

The process of manipulating wet veggie tan leather into over the female form. The process reminded me of using wet clay, the smooth texture caused me to reminisce of high school art classes. There was a sensation of relaxation in the repetition of motion, the slow easing of leather into place to create the 'R A W' form.

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This was one of the first experimental pieces I've developed. This could be seen as my attempt at trying to visualise this idea of the 'R A W' female form in its most basic form (how I perceive it). Texture was always going to be an important part as well as colours and shapes, all this was going to need to come out visually from the piece. 

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A visual of me binding and moulding the female form. I used the calico and extra fabric to force the leather to stay firmly against the mannequin beneath, it is only after this process that I am able to then manipulate the rest of the form to create a    'R A W' aesthetic. 

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This step is the last before I leave the entire piece to dry for a few days. This process is about focusing on the lower body and enhancing its surface textures. This is a process not about forced manipulation but rather cooperative forces. I'm not trying to assert my power over the leather but rather allow the two forces to come together. I'm mealy enhancing the forms already naturally beginning to occur.