Sculpture Process

Gillie and Marc are passionate about creating sculptures that bring life, character, and meaning into a space. Each work is designed to be lived with — adding presence, energy, and a sense of connection to its surroundings.

Every sculpture carries a part of the artists’ world, whether it reflects their deep connection to endangered wildlife or the enduring love story of their iconic characters, Rabbitwoman and Dogman. Working across a range of materials including bronze, resin, fibreglass, stainless steel, and ceramic, each medium is carefully chosen to best express the idea.

Sculptures and Technology
Gillie and Marc embrace both tradition and innovation in their practice. They draw inspiration from historical sculpting techniques while continually exploring new technologies that allow them to expand their creative possibilities.

Through advanced digital tools, they are able to develop highly detailed 3D designs, capturing precise proportions and form before a sculpture is physically created. This process allows them to realise increasingly ambitious works, including large-scale public sculptures, while refining every detail in advance.

The use of digital modelling and 3D printing also significantly reduces material waste. Where large quantities of clay were once required, only minimal material is now needed, lowering environmental impact while maintaining the integrity of the artistic process.

As artists committed to both creativity and responsibility, Gillie and Marc continue to explore new technologies that support innovation while reducing their footprint.

Creating a sculpture
Each sculpture is the result of a carefully considered, multi-stage process, where every step plays a vital role in bringing the work to life.

The process begins with hand-drawn sketches, where the initial idea, form, and emotion of the piece are explored.

These concepts are then developed digitally, refining proportions, composition, and surface detail. The design is transformed into a three-dimensional model using advanced sculpting software, allowing the artists to fully realise the work in virtual form.

From here, the sculpture is produced as a physical model using 3D printing technology. This creates a lightweight structure that forms the foundation of the piece. A fine layer of clay is then applied by hand, allowing the artists to introduce texture, nuance, and final sculptural detail.

Once complete, a mould is created and the work is prepared for casting.

The final stage takes place in a specialised foundry, where the sculpture is cast using traditional techniques and finished with precision and care. This process involves close collaboration with skilled artisans, combining craftsmanship, experience, and attention to detail.

Each finished sculpture is the result of this union between art, technology, and human skill — a process that reflects Gillie and Marc’s commitment to both innovation and tradition.