son. Even in the most unrelated of contexts, Lorenzo can always find room for an expression of personal meaning . Lorenzo is perpetually a student of his craft. His studio is a treasure trove of learning; gazing around, the books on art history and theory are plentiful, studies and experimental clay models are to be found on most surfaces, and the anatomical models and diagrams testify to the influence of the renaissance masters on Lorenzo’s understanding and representation of form. Lorenzo spoke passionately about his desire to keep evolving as an artist, to never be complacent and to keep learning no matter his age or level of accomplishment. In this continued pursuit of excellence, Lorenzo takes courses all over the world with individuals who are equally skillful in their own areas of expertise. Most recently he has embarked on a sculpture course at the Accademia Di Belle Arti in Florence, and spent time in Las Vegas learning 3D modelling techniques from Andrew Cawrse, who was retained as advisor to James Cameron on the Hollywood blockbuster Avatar, and whose standing within the industry enable him to use Cirque du Soleil performers as his subjects. After a morning with Lorenzo in his studio, we were once again on the road to our second destination; the foundry. A second generation business, it has evolved from a team of circa twenty individuals servicing several artists, to the current staff of nearly fifty working solely on Lorenzo’s projects. An epicentre of quality and artisan workmanship, Lorenzo’s vision is palpably omnipresent. Like a conductor leading an orchestra, or a choreographer directing a ballet, Lorenzo ensures that each of the ten processes involved in making his sculptures are executed
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