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Sculptor Carol brings a bronze bunny to life
Carol Hamman, a sculptor based in Chamdor, is making her mark on South Africa's art scene, most notably with a five-metre solid bronze rabbit that commands attention.
Her latest work, a 3.2-metre sculpture, was recently installed in Hermanus as part of the prestigious Sculpture on the Cliffs exhibition.
Raised in Magaliesburg and a former learner of Monument Primary, Carol began her creative journey in the 1980s at an art school in Johannesburg. She later studied ceramics at Wits Tech, eventually discovering her passion for sculpting.
I have always worked with my hands, but only followed my true passion about 13 years ago. I wish I had started earlier,' she reflects.
Carol primarily works with clay, which she moulds before creating a silicone and fibreglass cast. This is then sent to a foundry to be transformed into bronze – an ancient process she finds deeply inspiring.
'I'm incredibly involved with the bronzing process. It gets my imagination pumping,' she says. 'A reasonably sized piece typically takes around six weeks from start to finish.'
Her advice to aspiring sculptors? Just begin. 'It's easy if you're inclined to do it. Start small, and let your hands lead you.'
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