• Realistic Pillows Sculpted from Blocks of White Marble by Håkon Anton Fagerås

    3 years ago - By Colossal

    In studios in Oslo and northern Italy, Norwegian sculptor Håkon Anton Fagerås uses a pneumatic hammer and other carving tools to shape blocks of marble into large white pillows. Slumped in natural poses, the realistic pillows feature smooth folds and wrinkles that contradict the properties of the medium. Without the shots of Fagerås in action, our eyes would not believe the finished products to be anything other than fabric and filler.
    In an interview with Sculpture Atelier , Fagerås explained his interest in the medium, saying marble is best for expressing the nuances of emotion. “Because...
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