{"id":2234,"date":"2023-10-12T11:43:40","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T11:43:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/?page_id=2234"},"modified":"2024-09-30T14:56:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-30T14:56:29","slug":"st-michael-shrine","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/index.php\/st-michael-shrine\/","title":{"rendered":"St. Michael Shrine"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This 30&#8243; tall relief sculpture in cast, fired, and glazed terra cotta will sit on the facade pilaster of a gothic revival, urban church building in Washington, DC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Installed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6214-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2414\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6215.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2415\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6143.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2406\"\/><figcaption>All the masking tape removed! Tada!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6129.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2404\"\/><figcaption>Painting<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6120-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2405\"\/><figcaption>Gilding the letters<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6122.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2408\"\/><figcaption>Gilding detail<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/IMG_6120.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2401\"\/><figcaption>There were some problems with the blue background, and we needed to remove it and re-finish it. The piece couldn&#8217;t withstand another firing, so it&#8217;s being finished with enamel paint.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"382\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_7865.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2377\"\/><figcaption>Fortunately, we had made 2 copies, and the second one made it through the glaze firing!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/17StM.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2375\"\/><figcaption>Disaster! (Cracked in Glaze Firing)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/74312250230__24BCBC5E-BB20-4C3E-A29D-3607DD85E376.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2368\"\/><figcaption>In the kiln with blue base coat. (Photo courtesy of ceramic artist.)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_5872.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2360\"\/><figcaption>Front of cast ceramic piece after de-mold and touchup. Ready for delivery to kiln!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_5862.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2361\"\/><figcaption>Flipping the whole mold\/cast\/backing assembly.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_5870.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2359\"\/><figcaption>The back of the cast ceramic piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/IMG_5843.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2358\"\/><figcaption>Beginning to cast one of the ceramic copies that will be fired. Given the uncertain nature of firing clay (crack and exploding pieces happens!) We made two copies of the piece.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5683.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2335\"\/><figcaption>First casting of the plaster prototype!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5672.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2334\"\/><figcaption>Mold removed from the clay model and ready for casting of the plaster prototype.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5670.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2333\"\/><figcaption>Hard shell of Epoxy Putty (Freeform Air from SmoothOn) over the silicone rubber. Part of the mold making process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5583.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2332\"\/><figcaption>Adding more silicone rubber in the mold making process.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5576.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2331\"\/><figcaption>Mold Making<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/IMG_5529.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2329\"\/><figcaption>Finished Clay Model with Lettering and Chi Rho<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/StMichael90Percent.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2314\"\/><figcaption>Nearly there&#8230; still need clean up and some details and lettering.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_5403.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2385\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_5376.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2384\"\/><figcaption>On after consulting the copy and another mentor sculptor, decided to bring the wings forward. It will add some time to re-work things, but I think it will be worth it.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_5316.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2382\"\/><figcaption>Found this copy of a Della Robbia sculpture (the sculptor who is my inspiration for this project!) in the warehouse where my studio is!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_5370.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2381\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_5193.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2313\"\/><figcaption>Developing the form in more detail and roundness.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_5069.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2312\"\/><figcaption>Rough in of Big Shapes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4845.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2299\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4845.jpeg 450w, http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4845-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Status as of beginning of January: The oval shaped in clay &#8211; 31&#8243;x20&#8243;x3&#8243; and ready to be carved into.  <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4825.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2292\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4825.jpeg 450w, http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4825-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>Clay added to board.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4799.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2297\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4799.jpeg 450w, http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4799-225x300.jpeg 225w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption>The blank oval. Next, I&#8217;ll screw some screws into the board and wind wire between them to hold the clay in place when it is added. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4775.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2298\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4775.jpeg 600w, http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4775-300x225.jpeg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption>Drawing a template for the oval shape of the shrine. The screws are the foci of the oval, and the wire is used for drawing the outline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"382\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4194.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2236\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4194.jpeg 382w, http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4194-191x300.jpeg 191w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 382px) 100vw, 382px\" \/><figcaption>The Model for the Proposal in Progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"353\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4179.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2235\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4179.jpeg 353w, http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/IMG_4179-177x300.jpeg 177w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 353px) 100vw, 353px\" \/><figcaption>Concept drawing for the shrine. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"450\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/IMG_4079.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2378\"\/><figcaption>Modeling Session with Art Model Tom Temin to Make Drawing for Shrine<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"323\" height=\"600\" src=\"http:\/\/www.belfineart.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/StMichaelReliefDrawing2.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2379\"\/><figcaption>Original Sketch<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This 30&#8243; tall relief sculpture in cast, fired, and glazed terra cotta will sit on the facade pilaster of a gothic revival, urban church building in Washington, DC. 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