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Geoffrey Rush

Lifesize portrait in bronze of actor Geoffrey Rush.

In August 2015 I was fortunate enough to produce a bust of Australian actor Geoffrey Rush from which he commissioned a bronze casting for his private collection. 

Winner of the Tom Bass Prize

‘Geoffrey’ won joint winner in the inaugural Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture in 2016.

Working with Geoffrey Rush

The bust took four separate sittings in the relaxed environment of Geoffrey’s home in Melbourne. The first edition was cast in bronze (with patina) at Coates Studio Foundry by Ewan Coates. At the time Geoffrey had just agreed to play the part of Giacometti in the now released film “Final Portrait” by Stanley Tucci. 

Sitting for me provided Geoffrey with a unique insight into how a sculptor works, and thus became part of his research into playing Giacometti for “Final Portrait”. 

You can hear him speak about the film and experience in an interview on ABC Radio with Jon Faine – See Links..

Geoffrey Rush by Maudie Brady

Details

  • Bronze
  • Lifesize
  • Two editions (what is an edition?)
  • Foundry ed 1: Coates Studio Foundry, Melbourne
  • Commissioner: Geoffrey Rush

Links

  • ABC Radio, The Conversation Hour.
  • Photographer John Gollings
  • Coates Studio Foundry, Melbourne
  • Ciglia & Carrai Fonderia, Florence
  • Geoffrey Rush by Maudie Brady
    First edition. Owned by Geoffrey Rush.
  • Geoffrey Rush by Maudie Brady
    Geoffrey Rush with his bronze portrait (1:st edition)
  • Maudie Brady and Geoffrey Rush by Maudie Brady
    First edition bronze with artist Maudie Brady and Geoffrey Rush with portrait at Coates Studio Foundry. Photo courtesy of John Collings.
  • Geoffrey Rush by Maudie Brady
    First session with Geoffrey Rush in the studio. Photo courtesy of John Collings.
  • Geoffrey Rush by Maudie Brady
    Geoffrey Rush and sculptor Maudie Brady
  • Geoffrey Rush Portrait by Maudie Brady
    First edition. Owned by Geoffrey Rush.
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Editions explained

In the context of sculptures, the term “edition” refers to a specific number of identical or nearly identical copies produced from an original sculpture, with each copy being numbered and signed. The artist closely oversees the production of each edition to ensure that the quality and fidelity to the original sculpture is maintained.

Artists and galleries usually provide a certificate of authenticity with each edition, including details about the sculpture, the edition number, and the artist’s signature. These certificates help establish the provenance and authenticity of the artwork.

In short, “edition” refers to a limited number of authorised copies produced from an original sculpture and therefore valuable and collectible in the art market.

One-of-a-kind sculptures are not considered editions because there is only a single, unique piece, and no reproductions are made.

Academic explained

When a sculpture is described as “academic,” it suggests that the artwork adheres to traditional artistic conventions, emphasising realism, precision, classical influences, and strong technical skills. It is often, but not always, created in a teaching environment where the artist has support and receives feedback from skilled teachers and colleagues.

Fragments and Crops

A Fragment is a unique single side cast of a part of a sculpture. It is a three dimensional object and can be any part of the sculpture, the face, part of a face, a shoulder blade, even the whole front or back of a torso. Fragments are often used by artists themselves to make a quick cast of a favourite part of a sculpture to be hung on the wall.

A Crop is similar to a fragment in that it’s taken from part of a sculpture. It’s not single sided but has a front and a back and therefore need a base to hold it upright.

Fragments and Crops are usually made in plaster or resin, they are not part of editions and does not come with certificates of authenticity but are usually signed by the artist.

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