From paper pulp to bronze

[rika]

I got an interesting proposal some time ago from Cheese that I took up immediately out of curiousity. He kindly offered that he would try to cast in bronze one of my paper sculptures. There was some concern that it may not turn out well due to wire and aluminum foil used as filler inside the sculpture. I chose this solid, descent looking piece, an early work. So here is my first bronze piece thanks to Cheese! (There was some shrinkage in the arms, but I like the way it turned out.)

I would be interested in hearing what you all think of the transformation. Bronze or paper pulp? See the pulp figure for comparison.

Title: Helpless
approx. 10-11 inches high