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Mother Teresa

Larger than life size bronze sculpture of Mother Teresa

This larger than life size sculpture of Mother Teresa was commissioned by the Australian Catholic University for their new St Teresa of Kolkata Building on Victoria Parade in Melbourne.

This commission was instigated during Covid and took longer to organise than usual due to the subsequent logistical limitations. I designed a series of maquettes of Mother Teresa at different ages before it was decided that the older Mother Teresa would be most recognisable. The composition was inspired by a photograph of Mother Teresa holding one hand on her heart with the other outstretched (shown in the brochure detail below). The emotion and warmth of this gesture was what I hoped to catch in the sculpture, I wanted it to be inviting the viewer to feel safe and welcome.

I finished and moulded the sculpture in Florence in early 2022 and then freighted the silicone moulds to Fundere Fine Art Foundry in Melbourne. The commissioner, ACU Art Collection curator Caroline Field, wisely suggested we use a local foundry to ensure the project’s completion and safe delivery and installation, and everything was delivered on time despite the building schedule delays. The building was finally officially opened in September 2023.

I also managed the production of a limited edition of small reductions of the larger sculpture (using the Ciglia & Carrai foundry here in Florence) which were presented to the ACU leadership at the time of the official opening. These came out very well and can be seen in the ACU Art Collections online catalogue.

Mother Teresa, sculpture for The Australian Catholic University, by Maudie Brady

Details

  • Bronze
  • Scale: 1,25:1
  • Unique
  • Commissioner: Australian Catholic University Art Collection
  • Foundry: Fundere Foundry, Sunshine, Victoria, Australia

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  • Australian Catholic University
  • Australian Catholic University Art Collection
  • St. Teresa of Kolkata Building
  • Fundere Fine Art Foundry
  • Mother Teresa, sculpture for The Australian Catholic University, by Maudie Brady
    approved clay sculpture, ready to be cast into bronze
  • Mother Teresa, sculpture for The Australian Catholic University, by Maudie Brady
    approved clay sculpture, ready to be cast into bronze
  • Mother Teresa, sculpture for The Australian Catholic University, by Maudie Brady
    approved clay sculpture, ready to be cast into bronze
  • Mother Teresa, sculpture for The Australian Catholic University, by Maudie Brady
    approved clay sculpture, ready to be cast into bronze
  • Mother Teresa, sculpture for The Australian Catholic University, by Maudie Brady
    approved clay sculpture, ready to be cast into bronze
  • Maudie Brady with Mother Teresa portrait in clay
    Maudie Brady with Mother Teresa. Work in progress
  • Foundry in Sunshine, Australia
    At Fundere foundry with ACU Art Collection curator Caroline Field and foundry director Cameron McIndoe. Sunshine, Australia
  • Bronze casting process for Mother Teresa Reduction
    Patina in progress at Ciglia & Carrai Foundry in Florence
  • Mother Teresa Reduction in Bronze with marble Base
    Mother Teresa Reduction in Bronze
  • Mother Teresa Reduction in Bronze with marble Base
    Mother Teresa Reduction in Bronze
  • 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
    1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
  • 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
    1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
  • 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
    Pre-installation check of 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
  • 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
    Final Patina for 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
  • Close up Final Patina for 1.25 life size bronze Mother Teresa at Fundere Foundry
    Close up of Hand on Heart Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze
  • Plaque and Brochure for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU Building
    Plaque and Brochure for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
  • Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
    Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
  • Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
    Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
  • Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
    Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
  • Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building
    Brochure detail for Mother Teresa 1.25 life size bronze in ACU St Teresa of Kolkata Building

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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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