Papier-mâché armature process photos by Susan Komer

For those of you who follow my work, you know I'm very interested in sculpting...particularly papier-mâché. Yesterday I finally started one that is to represent myself.  It will end up being a  part of a much larger project, but I've noticed an interest in these sculptures so I thought I'd share something new that I'm trying out as an armature.  I've never done this before and only recently discovered the wonders of it.  I'm going to include a few photos but the process is basically to wrap yourself in tape, cutting it off and reassembling it to create a shell that can be used as is or as an armature for other things.  Its been interesting to say the least.  I'll keep posting as it progresses so stay tuned :)

Part 2: Plaster application to pea pod armature

Process photos: adding plaster to the wood/wire armature

For those of you who enjoy seeing the process, the following is a series of photos of the first stages of adding plaster to a wood/wire armature...the piece is the pea pod I've been working on...

Pea pod plaster sculpture armature process photos

Process Photos of the armature for my upcoming plaster sculpture.

This piece is special to me...symbolic of my siblings...my two brothers and my two sisters and myself.  The missing pea represents my sister who was born prior to me and did not survive long enough for me to know her.  I love my siblings, but life has taken us all in different directions.  This piece is just to say that we may all be in a different place now, but will always share a special bond.  I'd like to dedicate this piece to my sister that I never had a chance to meet.  While she is a mystery to me, she is still in my heart & mind...and if she is watching over me...I hope she knows she is loved and not forgotten.