David J. Mitchell
David J Mitchell
David è un scultore e pittore. Lavorando in molti materiali diversi, David produce pezzi in marmo, bronzo, terracotta e gesso per realizzare le sue visioni artistiche.
Lavorando dal suo studio in Scozia, David si occupa di commissioni su misura per i clienti, oltre a produrre opere in galleria e monumenti pubblici.
“Se l'Artista riproduce solo tratti superficiali, come fa la fotografia – se copia esattamente i lineamenti del viso, senza riferimento al carattere – non merita ammirazione. La somiglianza che dovrebbe ottenere è quella dell'Anima, che solo conta; è ciò che lo Scultore dovrebbe cercare sotto la maschera dei lineamenti”.
Auguste Rodin
Design Philosophy
The artist's duty is to transcend mere physical resemblance in order to capture the essence of the subject's soul. The sculptor's primary responsibility is not simply to reproduce external features or likenesses that could be capture via 3d scanning, hyper realist modelling or life casting (a method that even the ancient egyptian were able to do). Instead, the true mastery lies in delving deeper, beyond the surface, to reveal the character and inner life of the subject.
In this view, a sculpture should not be a lifeless or mechanical copy of outward appearances. Rather, it should be a profound interpretation of the subject's inner world, an expression of their emotional depth, intellect, and spirit. The artist must look beyond the "mask" of the face—the lines, angles, and proportions—and seek the truth of the person within. The form, the posture, and the texture of the sculpture should speak to the viewer's understanding of who the subject truly is, not just what they look like.
This philosophy values the soul's presence as the highest form of representation. The artist's creative process involves not only technical skill but also an empathetic connection with the subject, an intuitive grasp of their character, which is then translated into the physical medium. Through this approach, sculpture becomes a means of capturing the timeless, the emotional, and the spiritual, offering a deeper and more enduring connection with the viewer.
Therefore, traditional sculpture design according to this philosophy encourages the artist to create works that resonate with the viewer on a level beyond mere visual imitation. It is a pursuit of truth, an exploration of what lies beneath the skin, a reverence for the unseen qualities that shape human identity, personality, and life itself.
“If the Artist only reproduces superficial features, as photography does- if he copies the lineaments of the face exactly, without reference to character- he deserves no admiration. The resemblance which he ought to obtain is that of the Soul- that alone matters; it is that which the Sculptor should seek beneath the mask of features.”
Auguste Rodin
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