Artist Talk with Metal Museum Foundry Directror | James Vanderpool
Before a finished sculpture or metal object takes shape, there is a lot of work that most people never see: sketches, models, measurements, tests, changes, and problem-solving. Join James Vanderpool, Assistant Director of the Metal Museum’s Foundry, for a behind-the-scenes look at mockups, maquettes, and fabrication. Vanderpool will talk about how artists and fabricators move from an idea to a finished piece, why scale models are useful, and how material choices affect the final work. Guests will leave with a better understanding of the planning, collaboration, and technical skill that go into making metal objects.