Carving Eyes in Marble // Modern Athena Sculpture 

Delicate hand carving of the iris, pupil and eyelids on this marble sculpture creates depth and contrast. A combination of time lapse and real time video demonstrate the careful work required for sculpting her eyes. In the final sculpting process of the Modern Athena, her expression of a slight inclusive smile welcomes the viewer into her world.
This program is partially supported by grants from the Cliff Dwellers Arts Foundation and the Illinois Arts Council Agency. The Modern Athena Monument is a sponsored project of Fractured Atlas. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please consider a donation :) jylbonaguro.com...
Jyl Bonaguro, a contemporary sculptor, is demonstrating how to carve marble with traditional tools such as the tooth chisel, the point chisel, flat chisel, engraving knives and diamond rasps as she completes the small scale version of her Modern Athena sculpture.
"Over twenty years ago, I dreamed of carving a female figure of major stature - a Modern Athena on the scale of Michelangelo’s David out of a single block of marble. It seemed an impossible dream. However, in 2014, a friend offered me some blocks of marble and I began teaching myself how to carve stone. In the ensuing years, I have exhibited and sold works nationally and internationally, along with completing residencies in Italy and Greece. I am currently carving a small scale version and releasing weekly progress videos on social media. The Modern Athena sculpture is about breaking limitations, for myself and anyone." - Jyl Bonaguro
Episode #20 Carving Eyes in Marble // Modern Athena Sculpture featuring Sculptor Jyl Bonaguro
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