Washington D.C. Artist and figurative sculptor Steven Weitzman of Weitzman Studio came by today to inspect and work on his 8 ft. wax.
The sculpture of the former controversial D.C. mayor will reside outside the John A. Wilson building at 1330 Pennsylvania Avenue. The dedication is scheduled for March.
In Washington DC.
Just one of the many unique tables that will be on display.
Artist Jennifer Frudakis-Petry came to the foundry today to inspect the wax of her seven foot sculpture.
Emlen Tunnell, (March 29, 1925 - July 22, 1975) was the first African American to play for the New York Giants, served during WWII, and also played for the Green Bay Packers.
Jennifer arrived with committee members and a photographer.
The finished statue will be unveiled early next year in Radnor, PA were Tunnell was from
The ceramic shell molds after de-waxing.
The ceramic shell molds. Molten bronze will be poured into these openings, and out of the vents
After the shell is knocked off the finished cast. The pour cup and feeding system is still attached. These will be removed and the patch (lower left) will be welded back onto the belly. Patches allow the ceramic investment to coat the inside, creating a hollow final piece
From the past few months is paying off!
Thanks to Jamie Lester and Vivat Hongpong for the wonderful pictures of your finished work!
Artist and foundry friend Vivat Hongpong with his seven foot bronze Buddha finished in metal and waiting for patina.
Here's the video in case you missed it.
On May 14, 2017 at Laran Bronze fine art foundry over a hundred local buddhists and monks from Thailand joined us. There was a ceremony and prayers. Many even tossed personal belongings (gold) into the crucible.
Lauren Pellerito patina master at work.
Lawrence Welker IV finishing metal details.
Pictured: Eric Berg's sheep, Chris Collins' Thomas Kline, Vivat Hongpong's Buddha, Self-Made Man by Karel Mikolas, Remmington Museum Approved Bronco Buster #23
Joseph by Julia Levitina (wax), John Harke by Jamie Lester (wax), our packed shell room, and King Kong by Joe Devito (pictured with gating)
Thanks Tomas Bichko for these incredible and healthy food baskets! We at the foundry work very hard to make sure that every sculpture is crafted beyond artist's expectations. It makes us so happy to see that our clients are satisfied.
Heding out to Hot Springs Arkansas to it's new home and happy owner. We'll be posting pics of the final installment soon!
On Friday the Washington Building Congress held a ceremony at which several members of our team received awards.
The Holodomor Wheat Memorial is located in D.C. And was designed and executed by Lawrence Welker IV with the help of the Laran Team.
In 2004 Laran won awards for the National WWII Memorial
