Extended Response - Patricia Piccinini

Question 1

For the sculpture The Builder (2018), list how the/what (the)/describe…

• how the sculpture has been sculpted
• title conveys meaning
• scale relates to the image
• materials have been used
• characteristics of the sculpture
• technique
• any art elements
• symbols
• backstory behind the sculpture is

Answer 1

• The sculpture reflects clearly a human, shown through the hyper realistic humanoid features. this evokes sympathy because of the human features. It looks innocent even though it has mutated features. it looks imploringly up at the viewer, thus further evoking a sense of sympathy. The eyes are large and emphasised, creating a likeness to a human baby. The colours are natural colours, increasing likeness to a human.