Yenny Cocq Family of Four

, Bronze figurines, black patina, natural sandstone base, . 5.25” height x 4” width x 2.5” depth (with stone). Description: This charming family of four is an enduring work of art that functions as an elegant fixture in the home. With the option to customize each of the bronze figures, this sculpture is a modern take on a family portrait, becoming a personalized representation of one’s own family. The bronze figures are permanently mounted on an off-white natural sandstone base.
Casting Method/Creation Process:
These bronze figures are created using the ancient art of lost wax casting method.
Starting with a clay model, a mold is created that is then used to create a wax copy. Liquid heated wax is poured into the prepared mold. Once it has hardened, the wax can easily be released from the mold. Once the waxes are perfected, they are sent to a foundry where the waxes are added in their shell to the kiln. The wax is molten out and the negative is retained in the ceramic shell mold. Then the liquid bronze (2,250 degrees Farenheit) is poured into this second mold. After a slow cooling time the ceramic shell is destroyed and the raw bronze is sandblasted. The raw bronze is sandblasted again and carefully cleaned. To get the desired finished look, acids and chemicals are applied to create the coloration called “patina”. Finally certain surfaces like the faces and knees of the finished bronze sculpture are highlighted by polishing and a protective coating of wax is applied that prevents further oxidation.