Xenomorph

Corvus

Hello, Happy Alien day! 

Here is my entry for the contest, the Xenormorph I finished at the end of 2024. I was inspired by HR Giger's designs for the first Alien movie. I wanted it to be as accurate as possible. 


Due to its size this piece was quite challenging, measuring approximately 28 inches long (70 centimeters) 7.5 inches wide (19 centimeters)and 9.5 inches high (24 centimeters). 

I first sculpted a polystyrene base on which I applied a layer of NSP chavant. Then I started making my pipe placements and finally added Monster clay to sculpt the alien's face. I loved doing the teeth and all the texture work. 

For the molding I chose the safest way to secure the piece, so I opted for a silicone three-part block mold in a wooden box.

I did my best to rotocast by hand, which wasn't easy due to the weight of the mold, and then added expensive foam to the inside of the casting.
Once the element was solid, I sculpted the shape of the helmet in Monsterclay, to which I applied several layers of silicone. I then created a plaster shell to hold the shape of my mold.

I had originally intended to make the helmet in epoxy resin, but to avoid bubbles and save money, I opted for polyester resin. At the same time, I attacked the painting and once that was well advanced, I glued the helmet with some Aves Apoxie sculpt. 

Although the work took me months, I had a blast on this piece! 

I encountered a lot of problems that I had to adapt to and learn new processes, and I think that made me progress. I loved sculpting, painting and learning to mold this piece, trying to take some good photos. It's my biggest sculpture to date and I'm very proud of the result. 

Thank you Stan Winston School. See you soon  

if you want you can see more of my works on my instagram : corvus.sculpt