Survivor - Cast Paper
"Survivor," an original cast paper creation by Kevin Dyer, is presented here. This intricately hand-painted paper casting is delicately mounted onto a hand-painted textured canvas, specially prepared for exhibition. Encased within a sleek black frame, the ensemble is framed to perfection.
Width: 13.75 inches
Height: 25.75 inches
Depth: 2 inches
Paper Casting
Paper casting is to me the perfect medium. It allows me to use almost every skill set. A typical piece begins as a drawing or two. Then I sculpt it in wax. This is a long refining process and often the image sculpted is far different from the drawing. Then I build a dam around the wax and pour a rubber mold directly off the surface. A casting is made by pressing the wet cotton pulp into the mold and extracting the water. Then I finish the surface.
While every piece that emerges from the mold is about the same, no two are painted the same. Maybe I would if I could, but the painting process is always in flux. I am always experimenting with ways of mixing colors or washes and hard edges or new pigments. I spend about 75% of my time with the painted finishes. Click here to see the process.
