For Ever
Whereas his colleagues tend to express a kind of static existence, Sijan tries to capture a life force in full swing (apart from one that features a body on a mortuary trolley).
Pre-existing Conditions
"The human figure is one of the most challenging subjects to work with," he said. "I am working to develop a niche of my own where I can develop a believable figurative sculpture that works not only on a visual level, but on a deeper more emotional level."
Sijan breathes life into his sculptures through a laborious six-month process. His method is distinct and exacting. First, he works from live models, to produce a negative mould in plaster, and sculpts the interior with special tools and a magnifying glass to assure accurate detail. Then, he casts the figure in a polyester resin. To achieve realistic flesh tones he applies 25 coats of paint and then adds varnish.
"The goal is to achieve depth, yet translucency," he says. "It can't be flat. The chest and throat texture is different from that of the arms, legs and stomach. Facial skin differs from that on the torso."
"It’s interesting, this fascination, the human form is the oldest artistic subject - it was the first subject known to man. We just keep interpreting it, over and over."
Bather I-II (Note: same model used for sculpture below)
(Above & below) Biker
Standing Security Guard (Based on Sijan's father)
Seated Security Guard
Maid I
Man with Hat
Tattoo Man
Artist
Waiting for the End
Vietnam
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