Behind the Scenes of My Work

From Body to Sculpture

It probably won’t surprise you that I spend more time in the studio than at home. When I work, time ceases to exist — all that remains is the material, the form, the body and focus on every detail.

My studio is where original sculptures and casts are created using the body casting technique. For many years I have been capturing the human body in its authentic form and transforming it into a lasting work of art. Every cast is made by hand, individually and with respect for the uniqueness of the person who becomes its model.

The studio is a space where classical sculpture meets modern materials, my own artistic methods and experimentation. It is where female nudes, reliefs, artistic face casts, death masks, erotic objects and design artefacts are created — from intimate pieces to sculptures intended for exhibition spaces.

In this photo story I want to take you straight behind the scenes. From preparing the moulds and casting the body itself, through finishing, colours and final details, to packing, transporting and installing the finished works at exhibitions. It is a look at a process that visitors usually don’t see when they encounter the finished sculpture.

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Behind the Scenes of My Work
Collaboration with Lenka in Blesk
Lenka Dragounová guarded her intimacy for many years. Even so, she accepted the offer of a body cast. The daily Blesk asked why I chose her in particular.
Decorative Body Drawing
For me, every body cast is a canvas. On a silver torso I took on the challenge of embodying the Chinese symbol of strength – the Lóng dragon.
Every Sculpture Has Its Story
From the beginning of my sculptural journey I have been accompanied by women without whom my sculptures would never have been created. Their willingness to undergo the demanding casting process pushed me forward.
Intimate Casts and Death Masks
The Czech portal Medium.seznam.cz published an interview about body casting – artistic body casts, intimate casts and the making of death masks.
Making a Simple Plaster Casting Mould
Making a casting mould is a precise technical ritual. Only a stable plaster mould guarantees that the sculpture carries a faithful likeness of the contours and lines of the body.
Remembering the Beginnings (2015)
Google Photos reminded me of a photo from 2015 – no studio, just a living room and plaster. I understood that the simplest solution is often the most perfect.
Searching for Colour – from Despair to Perfection
The endless process of searching for the right colour. When perfection requires patience, mistakes and sometimes moments of despair – until the result feels right.
The History of the Death Mask
Death has always been shrouded in mystery. One of the most interesting ways humanity has honoured it is the making of death masks. Let’s take a look at their history.
The Pose Is the Foundation of a Sculpture’s Look
The pose is the absolute foundation of how a sculpture looks. Even before the first layer of plaster, it decides whether the final work will look natural and perfect.