A quick solution to the design request for "a dilapidated radiator, light enough for one actor to move," I created this piece using insulation foam, PVC pipes, and plywood.

The finished piece in action.

This project is by far one of my favorites. I began the process with only the title of the sculpture that the designer requested, and the knowledge the she must be roughly 5'-6" tall.

This process shot clearly shows the substructure of Venus. With only 40 labor hours available to build her, I chose to begin my sculpture by modifying a fiberglass mannequin. I used a combination of wood, plumber's strap, and hardware to rearrange the mannequin's posture to suit my needs...

...then sculpted her features using Monster clay, and built up her curvy proportions using alternating layers of batting and plaster bandages.

Because the attitude of her hands is extremely specific, I created a life-casting, using a two-part molding technique.

After the majority of the sculpting process was complete, the statue was skim coated using a mixture of Flex-glue, paint, and plaster to create a smooth surface. I stitched and draped her dress in a sturdy broadcloth, then later dipped it in the same mixture to make it ridged. 

The final sculpture with the first round of paint!