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AUGUSTE RODIN (1840-1917)
In between Romanticism and Impressionism this self-willed Frenchman created some of the most famous pieces known in the art of sculpting. He was very talented at conveying feeling in his compositions by emphasizing gesture. Also, his rough surface texture with deep hollows added strong shadows and naturalism to the human form. Rodin's goal, as he put it, was "to render inner feelings through muscular movement." He achieved this aim by joining his profound knowledge of anatomy and movement with special attention to the body's surfaces, saying, "The sculptor must learn to reproduce the surface, which means all that vibrates on the surface, soul, love, passion, life...Sculpture is thus the art of hollows and mounds, not of smoothness, or even polished planes."

Cold Cast Bronze / Bonded Bronze
Cold cast bronze, resin bronze, faux bronze, bonded bronze – it goes by many names. By using metallic powders, resin can be made to resemble bronze and other metals. After casting the parts we apply a cold patina to imitate the look of rich, aged bronze, in either a cupric verdigris, brown, or other color. Sculptures including figurines, statues, busts and plaques can all be made using this versatile technique.