Is a model sculpture crucial when creating a sculpture?

Abstract

The objective of this research project is to study whether a model sculpture is crucial when creating a sculpture. The finding will enhance the improvement of the course syllabus in sculpturing field at POH-CHANG Academy of Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Rattanakosin. The tools used in collecting the data was two questionnaires each containing two parts. Part one asked about the autobiography of the selected sculpture experts; the other part described comments of the freelance sculptors and experts who have expertise in sculpturing and who teach sculpturing art. The research results show that the comments received from the academics, teachers and freelance sculptors are all relevant; that is a model sculpture is crucial when creating a sculpture, scoring 91.67%, and a small-scale model sculpture is also needed before making a sculpture, scoring 95%. The reason is a model sculpture helps define the targeted piece of art for the sculptor. It interprets and illustrates the sculptor’s imagination. It also facilitates the alteration, if any, for any mistakes can be seen and corrected in the model sculpture before the start of the sculpture. This is helpful for both the sculptor and the hirer. The model sculpture not only represents the planned sculpture but also assists the sculptor to achieve the work better. This is relevant to Mr.Komsun Kumsingha’s interview which stated that model sculptures helped him calculate labor and equipment costs involved as well as make a more precise time frame for his hirer, which is considered as valued added and means for sculptors’ reputation.