From mold to bronze — art with soul and precision: sculpture capturing the serenity of an intimate moment and transforming it into enduring bronze.
Artist
Anonymous Artist — Narrative figurative sculptor
Artist specialized in narrative sculpture exploring themes of tranquility, coexistence, and the moments of stillness that define daily life.
Recognized for ability to capture scenes of domestic intimacy and interspecies connection, translated into the permanent language of bronze.
Project History
Project Story
The Transformation of Warmth into Bronze: A Testament to Precision
The piece Clementina, the Nap and the Cat represents a notable achievement in R.U.N. Art Foundry’s capacity to infuse soul and precision into raw material. This project is tangible proof of mastery in the art of casting, successfully capturing the serenity of an intimate moment and transforming it into an enduring bronze sculpture.
The Artistic Vision
The work explores themes of tranquility, coexistence, and the moments of stillness that define daily human experience. The composition presents a resting human figure accompanied by a cat, creating a scene of domestic intimacy translated into the permanent language of bronze. This juxtaposition of species captures interspecies connection in a moment of shared peace, reminding us that ephemeral moments of comfort deserve to be preserved in permanent material.
The Casting Process: Technical Excellence
The creation process focused on the workshop’s primary service: Lost-wax artistic casting (S3). This technique, considered the ancient art of casting, requires absolute technical excellence and precise respect for the original model. Rigorous processes were employed to document the manufacture, including:
- Detailed wax modeling: Capture of two anatomically distinct species (human figure and cat) in integrated composition
- Robust ceramic mold construction: Ceramic shell system preserving anatomical differences without distortion
- Controlled pour: Silicon bronze casting maintaining the artist’s coherence from beginning to final material
This methodology ensures that the artist’s coherence remains intact, demonstrating that at R.U.N. Art Foundry, the casting process is, in itself, an act of respect and artistic continuity.
Patina as Narrative Element
The work’s culmination is achieved through a specialized patina finish, which provides the final texture and deep color characteristic of the workshop. The applied patina subtly differentiates textures: human skin receives a smoother, more uniform treatment, while the cat’s fur is suggested through micro-textural variations on the bronze surface.
This tactile and visual differentiation reinforces the distinction between the two subjects without fragmenting the compositional unity, demonstrating that technique is also art and that each finishing decision serves the sculptural narrative.
Legacy and Impact
Clementina, the Nap and the Cat is not just a sculpture; it is a clear demonstration of how R.U.N. Art Foundry transforms artistic visions into the highest quality bronze, reinforcing the confidence of future collaborators and clients. The piece functions as a material reminder of the ephemeral moments of peace and connection that define daily human experience, captured and preserved in the permanence of bronze.
Currently in a private collection, this work represents the workshop’s commitment to technical excellence in service of artistic vision, demonstrating that each project is an opportunity to elevate the standard of artistic bronze casting.
Technical Specifications
- Material: Silicon bronze (high resistance alloy)
- Dimensions: 1.2m length × 0.8m height (reclining figure), horizontal integrated composition
- Weight: ~150 kg with calculated weight distribution for horizontal stability
- Year: 2019
- Patina: Specialized chemical patina with textural differentiation (smooth human skin / micro-textured feline fur)
- Method: Lost-wax casting with high-definition molds for multi-species anatomy
- Location: Private collection
