

Bronze 12"x10"x6" Hand modeled, bees and lilies are approximately life-sized. Cast using the lost wax process with ceramic shell.
Liz Helfer, Sculpture
My sculptures tell a story. Sometimes a one-liner, often an unfolding saga. I use the traditional lost wax process to create cast metal work in iron, bronze, aluminum, and other low-melt metals. Although my sculptures are securely rooted in research, folklore and fairytales, that is simply a starting point for a finished object that is beautiful, mysterious, and intriguing. I demand a high level of detail to create a lasting visual impact that invites the viewer to do more than scratch the surface of sculptural meaning.