Sculptor jobs in Finland
Sculptors may use a wide variety of materials to create sculptures, such as stone, clay, glass, wood, plaster, or any material of their choice. Those materials can be carved, modelled, moulded, cast, wrought, welded, and so on, in order to reach the desired shape.
Sculptor - Which skills are essential?
Create a model in preparation for a work of art.
Create decorative sculptures by hand, using a variety of techniques and materials.
Legislation, on a national or international level, that governs labour conditions in various fields between labour parties such as the government, employees, employers, and trade unions.
Cut, shape, fit, join, mould, or otherwise manipulate materials in an attempt to create a selected artwork - be the technical processes not mastered by the artist or used as a specialist.
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
Maintain portfolios of artistic work to show styles, interests, abilities and realisations.
Research sculpting trends and disruption, in order to keep up with current researches and design evolutions.
Select artistic materials based on strength, colour, texture, balance, weight, size, and other characteristics that should guarantee the feasibility of the artistic creation regarding the expected shape, color, etc. - even thought the result might vary from it. Artistic materials such as paint, ink, water colours, charcoal, oil, or computer software can be used as much as garbage, living products (fruits, etc) and any kind of material depending on the creative project.
Monitor artistic events, trends, and other developments. Read recent art publications in order to develop ideas and to keep in touch with relevant art world activities.
Study a variety of artistic techniques and learn how to apply them in concrete artistic projects.
Sketch, draw or design sketches and drawings from memory, live models, manufactured products or reference materials in the process of crafting and sculpting.
Study styles, techniques, colours, textures, and materials used in works of art.
Sculptor - Which skills are useful but not essential?
Collaborate with engineers, mechanics, and other technical experts to build, install and move pieces of art.
Introduce and discuss the nature and content of art work, achieved or to be produced with an audience, art directors, catalogue editors, journalists, and other parties of interest.
Submit preliminary artwork or art project plans to clients for approval, leaving room for additional suggestions and changes.
Maintain records of the progress of the work including time, defects, malfunctions, etc.
Create sculpture prototypes or models of objects to be sculpted.
Participate in cultural and artistic mediation activities: announce the activity, give a presentation or talk related to a piece of art or an exhibition, teach a class or a group, lead artistic mediation activities, lead or participate in a public discussion.