Time Keeper
Artist Troosh masterfully captures a moment in time with this sculpture, created in 1985 using the intricate "lost wax process." This method, involving a wax cast followed by a bronze casting, has allowed Troosh to achieve remarkable precision in every detail. From the delicate lines and subtle wrinkles to the finely crafted bumps, each element is meticulously rendered. The centerpiece of the sculpture is a pocket watch, intricately detailed to reflect the passage of time, making this work a true testament to both the era it was created in and its enduring relevance today.
Lost Wax Method: Also known as cire-perdue, is a metal casting technique that involves creating a mold around a wax model, melting the wax, and then pouring molten metal into the mold. The process has been used since at least 3000 B.C. to create objects in a variety of metals, including gold, silver, brass, and bronze. It's still widely used today in art, dentistry, and jewelry, and its industrial form, investment casting, is a common way to make precision metal parts for engineering and manufacturing.
Lost Wax Method: Also known as cire-perdue, is a metal casting technique that involves creating a mold around a wax model, melting the wax, and then pouring molten metal into the mold. The process has been used since at least 3000 B.C. to create objects in a variety of metals, including gold, silver, brass, and bronze. It's still widely used today in art, dentistry, and jewelry, and its industrial form, investment casting, is a common way to make precision metal parts for engineering and manufacturing.
