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Author Message CJ Munn Joined: : 20-Apr-2004 Started On : 22-Oct-2004 at 09:35:01 AM, #Views : 2310 Topic Subject : Pics 3 Almost done. This one is called 'Marked'. The engravings are based on Maori and Samoan tribal tattoos. It's burnished and patinated copper over plaster. My fine engraving tool broke five minutes into this piece, so I had to finish it with a massive great tool not meant for the job, which is why the lines are much bolder carvings than previous tattooed pieces. It was like taking out a tooth using a road drill at first, but after a couple of hours at it I sort of got used to it. I still like it, but if I did it again the work would be much finer. Sadly I didn't have time to replace my broken engraver as my deadline was so tight. I am quite glad I didn't sell this piece at The Barbican in a way - means I have something to show at my December exhibition, which I am looking forward to because I will be the only lifecaster at this particular show and it will have greater impact than the smaller pieces. I have included a 'making of' picture strip so you can see some of the different stages it went through building up the metal coating of copper curing, polishing, burnishing and engraving. another one coming. hope I'm not being too annoying showing all these at once, but if i don't show now I may not have time till after xmas. cj x --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.781 / Virus Database: 527 - Release Date: 21/10/2004 View File   Replied By Message CJ Munn Joined: 20-Apr-2004 Posted On : 22-Oct-2004 at 09:45:00 AM   Subject : RE: pics 3 finished version --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system Link Version: 6.0.781 / Virus Database: 527 - Release Date: 21/10/2004 View File Robert Oblon Joined: 04-Aug-2004 Posted On : 22-Oct-2004 at 09:55:01 PM   Subject : Re: pics 3 Very nice. Robert Oblon Central Coast Art Foundry Arroyo Grande, California 805-748-5381 CJ Munn Joined: 20-Apr-2004 Posted On : 23-Oct-2004 at 08:05:01 AM   Subject : RE: pics 3 Thank you! Although I think I might have accidentally stirred up some controversy with this piece. A friend from New Zealand has pointed out the Maori are not keen on anyone but Maori using their symbols. I didn't copy directly from a particular tattoo, but just made up the shapes that were inspired by tattoos I had seen in my research. However, I completely failed to research the political situation in New Zealand at the moment which is apparently quite a sensitive area for those living there, and I forget sometimes that images can have more potency than the ones I have assigned them in my arty moods. Apparently the popstar Robbie Williams has been given quite a hard time because he used Maori warrior tattoos on his shoulder. Serves me right for just looking at tattoos as 'pretty' or 'powerful' without truly understanding the meaning of that power. Ah well, I suppose a little bit of controversy never really did any artist any harm. Except perhaps Oscar Wilde...for completely different reasons. Glad you liked it though! x --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system Link Version: 6.0.781 / Virus Database: 527 - Release Date: 21/10/2004