Pug Sculpture

'Pug' is the eleventh model in The Humbelles Series, 3D printed figurines of about 9 centimeters in height, inspired by socalled ‘Hummels’ (kitsch little porcelain figures that are widely collected). Every issue comes in a limited edition of 30. Every model is hand signed and numbered and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Price is including shipment and VAT. Different sizes and/or changes in color are available on request. Mail me at eric@ericvanstraaten.com In my work I try to be inspired by popular culture and to combine elements in the scenery that give a surreal feeling to it. I aim for physical expressiveness in my sculptures, while preserving a certain digital feel. It has been said my sculptures contain a weirdly eroticized corporeality, although the models are completely virtual. Like Barbie, they will never be real human, nor will they be based on a real human. They are a complete figment of my imagination. Balancing on the edge of kitsch, the marzipan-like quality of the ProJet material resonates beautifully with the apparent innocence of the scenery. I believe there is no other technique that can achieve the level of hypersurrealism made possible in 3D computer modelling. Industrial 3D printing is the only technique that can be used to make full color digital models tangible, close to the original design. Full color 3D printing isn't that simple as most people think. Because of the fragility of the model right out of the machine, it has to be postprocessed intensively to acquire a beautiful finish. I believe that I am one of the few people who can do this. Note: small unevenesses, rings and spots are part of the current standard in 3D-printing. Discolorations over time can occur due to unknown parameters in relation to the new technique. Caution: material is extremely sensitive to water, keep out of direct sunlight, best kept in a perspex box or glass bell.

Sculpture:3D Sculpting on Ceramic

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:2.8 W x 3.5 H x 2.8 D in

Delivery Time:Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.