Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Duane Hanson





I've been looking at Duane Hanson's work quite a bit lately. It might be because of the fact that I love people but also love to be by myself. His pieces are exact replicas of his working class American subjects. They are cast in bronze or a mix of autobody filler and fiberglass, then perfectly painted. Wigs, hair, clothes and various props are then added to complete the work. More can be found here and here.

From top to bottom: Man On A Mower, 1995; Lunch Break, 1989; Tourists II, 1988; Body Builder, 1989-95.