Gravity | Male | Carrara Marble and Aluminium

Gravity | Male | Carrara Marble and AluminiumInspired by Old Masters like Michelangelo, contemporary sculptor Lorenzo Quinn has hit the headlines for his thought provoking installations. The leading figurative sculptor has exhibited internationally, his monumental public art and smaller, more intimate pieces transmit his passion for eternal values and authentic emotions. The creative journey for Lorenzo begins with a poem before any of the sculpting commences. The poem that inspired Gravity is

Inspired by Old Masters like Michelangelo, contemporary sculptor Lorenzo Quinn has hit the headlines for his thought-provoking installations. The leading figurative sculptor has exhibited internationally, his monumental public art and smaller, more intimate pieces transmit his passion for eternal values and authentic emotions.

The creative journey for Lorenzo begins with a poem before any of the sculpting commences. The poem that inspired ‘Gravity’ is “It is essential to find a balance in life. Many times that balance is achieved with the help of the people who surround us and hold us firmly to the ground, and without whom we would float into perdition.”

Originally starting out as a painter taking inspiration from Salvador Dali, Lorenzo Quinn then moved into creating figurative sculptures. He uses the techniques of the ancient lost-wax and bronze casting to mould his pieces, which lends itself well to the creation of his monumental sculptures.

He begins by sculpting the model in clay or wax, which is then coated in plaster to ensure all the details are etched in at this stage. Once the plaster has been removed, the small details are added - making each limited-edition sculpture inherently unique. Layer by layer, the model is coated with liquid ceramic and sand until dry, ready for the molten metal to be poured inside. After breaking the ceramic away from the sculpture, the final stages of polishing and adding the patina can then be completed, finalising the piece.

This sculpture is constructed from marble and aluminium.