The Littlest Giwakwa
Aluminum, Concrete, Fiberglass, Paint 74"x32"x45" A public sculpture in the city of Rochester, NH. Aluminum monster was modeled in wax and cast using wax melt-out techniques in resin bonded sand. Cone was constructed using concrete and fiberglass.
Material
- concrete
- aluminum
Base
- metal
Finish
- paint
Meet the Maker
Elizabeth Helfer
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.