Behind the Scenes: “Building Stories”
Photos and documents from the complete process of creating a sculpture commissioned by National Gypsum Company for their centennial anniversary celebration, from initial brief through extensive research of the company's history and industrial processes, to designing and building a sculpture for their corporate headquarters lobby in Charlotte, NC. This comprehensive documentation provides insight into the research, planning, and development involved in this commission, from first visit to final installation.
Explore the materials and documentation from each phase of the project:
RESEARCH - Plant visits, quarry tours, material studies, and concept development
DESIGN - Proposals, artist statements, drawings, and maquettes
BUILD - Material gathering, form construction, sculpture casting, and documenting the documenters
