{"id":49963,"date":"2024-11-28T09:06:51","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:06:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/top-model-a-contemporary-statue\/"},"modified":"2024-11-28T11:09:05","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T10:09:05","slug":"top-model-a-contemporary-statue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/top-model-a-contemporary-statue\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP MODEL &#8211; a contemporary statue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Some time ago, we showed you<strong> the entire process of creating<\/strong> one of the quintessential <strong>classical statues<\/strong>: <strong>the <a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/summer-a-short-documentary-on-the-making-of-a-statue\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Allegory of Summer<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p><p>This time, we would like<strong> to take you on a journey that will lead<\/strong> you to the <a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/shop\/design\/statues-contemporary\/top-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TOP MODEL<\/strong><\/a>, the<strong> modern answer<\/strong> to those who are looking for a t<strong>erracotta statue<\/strong> &#8211; whether for <strong>outdoor<\/strong> or <strong>indoor<\/strong> use &#8211; with an undeniable a<strong>esthetic impact<\/strong>, without any hint of classicism.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"La creazione di una statua moderna in argilla di Impruneta alla fornace Poggi Ugo terrecotte\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qkZ4OAqkOz8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>In this video you can see the whole process of creating super-modern top model statue. <\/em><\/p><p>When <strong>Poggi Ugo<\/strong> decided to <strong>expand its collection<\/strong> to include<a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/product-category\/design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong> items with a contemporary and minimalist taste<\/strong><\/a>, <strong>it needed a statue<\/strong> that could also be used in <strong>eclectic and cosmopolitan environments<\/strong>.<\/p><p><strong>The story of this creation<\/strong> is not only about the<strong> production of a terracotta accessory<\/strong>, but also about <strong>one of our oldest craftsmen &#8211; Mauro<\/strong> &#8211; who, on the eve of his <strong>retirement &#8211; after 42 years of an honourable career<\/strong> spent exclusively <strong>at Poggi Ugo terrecotte<\/strong> &#8211; <strong>teaches<\/strong> the art<strong> to a very young and passionate apprentice<\/strong>.<\/p><p>This is another <strong>peculiar aspect of working in terracotta:<\/strong>\nThere are <strong>no schools<\/strong> to learn the craft, <strong>the only way to learn<\/strong> the art of the kiln is<strong> to do it yourself.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Duccio<\/strong> has been a <strong>student of Mauro&#8217;s for some time now<\/strong>, and in the last days of his master&#8217;s work he tries to <strong>remember every single gesture<\/strong> shown to him, <strong>every little secret revealed<\/strong> to him.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49873\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/3-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49881\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Moments of &#8220;schooling&#8221; in the kiln: this is how young people learn the art of terracotta, watching and listening to their more experienced colleagues who patiently pass on the techniques and secrets that each piece brings.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Once again, the starting point<\/strong> is a <strong>plaster mould<\/strong>.<\/p><p>There are <strong>four moulds in total<\/strong> and the <strong>craftsman begins his work with care<\/strong> and <strong>patience<\/strong> from the bottom of the statue;<\/p><p>Those who are familiar with <strong>the work of terracotta<\/strong> know that <strong>it takes a great deal of serenity<\/strong> to see the completion of a work made by hand:\nThe <strong>processes<\/strong> are <strong>long<\/strong> and <strong>dictated by the clay time<\/strong>, not man&#8217;s.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49926\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49926\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/21-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49924\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49924\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/20-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>The cast of the lower part of the statue.<\/em><\/p><p>Also in the case of the <strong>Top Model cast<\/strong>, one must be very <strong>careful about<\/strong> the <strong>thickness<\/strong>, which must be <strong>homogeneous everywhere,<\/strong> then one must be careful to line the clay well with one&#8217;s fingers<strong> to burst the air<\/strong> that remains <strong>trapped<\/strong> between its particles, so as to have a <strong>perfect and long-lasting result.<\/strong><\/p><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><\/p><p>The <strong>work in the kiln<\/strong> may seem repetitive because it is <strong>based on tried<\/strong> and <strong>tested craft techniques<\/strong> that have been <strong>reproduced here in Impruneta for hundreds of years<\/strong>; however, this does not tire us, on the contrary, it <strong>allows us to acquire<\/strong> the <strong>necessary competence<\/strong> <strong>to measure ourselves with unprecedented articles<\/strong>, with forms that have never been produced and experimented with before, <strong>as in the case of this statue.<\/strong><\/p><p>&gt;Once the <strong>liming of the two lower parts is complete,<\/strong> the <strong>mould<\/strong> can be laid down and <strong>closed tightly with straps<\/strong> to allow it <strong>to lie flat for the time needed<\/strong> for the <strong>clay to dry slowly<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49928\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49928\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/19-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49930\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49930\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/18-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>The two lower parts of the plaster cast are joined together and tied with straps so that the base of the upper model can take shape.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Meanwhile, the upper part of the statue is being worked on.<\/strong><\/p><p>The<strong> plaster casting technique<\/strong> was continued. The <strong>upper part<\/strong> is also <strong>made up of two parts<\/strong>, which are <strong>joined together<\/strong> after the plaster cast has been made using the now familiar &#8216;<em><strong>borbottina<\/strong><\/em>&#8216; (a fairly liquid mixture of clay and water that acts as an adhesive).<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49901\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49901\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/12-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49903\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49903\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/13-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>After casting the two upper parts of the statue, the craftsman joins them together using the now-familiar &#8216;mumbler&#8217;.<\/em><\/p><p style=\"font-size:18px\"><strong>Now comes the waiting&#8230;<\/strong>\n\nWe wait<strong> at least a week<\/strong>, the time it takes for <strong>the clay to dry a little<\/strong> and take its new shape.\nUntil we feel that<strong> the earth is dry enough<\/strong> to bear the weight of gravity without the support of plaster, we cannot decide to remove it, but<strong> now the time has come&#8230;<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49905\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/6-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49909\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/quadrata-Top-Model-NEWs-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>We unmould the top part of the top model and then finish it.<\/em><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49911\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/24-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49913\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/7-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>The unmoulding of the bottom part of the Top Model.<\/em><\/p><p>The <strong>statue<\/strong> <strong>must<\/strong> now <strong>be cleaned<\/strong>: this is done <strong>with simple tools<\/strong> such as <strong>gouges, scrapers and brushes;<\/strong> the <strong>surface of the statue must be perfect,<\/strong> <strong>impeccable<\/strong>, without even the slightest defect, which is why an almost <strong>maniacal<\/strong> <strong>eye and attention are needed<\/strong> to complete this phase; the <strong>same gestures <\/strong>are made <strong>for the lower part<\/strong> &#8211; the legs &#8211; <strong>as for the upper part<\/strong>, which represents the bust of the Top Model.<\/p><p>Once the finishing touches have been made,<strong> it is time for the final composition<\/strong>, when <strong>the two parts are joined together<\/strong> and the <strong>176 cm of pure beauty<\/strong> of this statue can be admired for the first time.<\/p><p style=\"font-size:18px\">Mauro and the other artisans know that the perfect combination of bust and body requires patience and small gestures, attention and millimetric care, because a Top Model cannot be flawed.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49915\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49915\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/9-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49917\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49917\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>We join the two parts of the statue and finally admire the <a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/shop\/design\/statues-contemporary\/top-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Model<\/a> in its entirety.<\/em><\/p><p>Once even the <strong>smallest seam mark has been removed<\/strong>, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/shop\/design\/statues-contemporary\/top-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Model<\/a> must be left to rest<\/strong> &#8211; which,<strong> for clay<\/strong>, means <strong>drying slowly in several stages<\/strong>:<\/p><p>at room temperature, motionless for days, the exact number varies depending on the season, now in autumn it takes at least ten, after which the statue will be moved to a temperature-controlled room (the drying room at around 60\u00b0C) where it will remain for a couple of more weeks, before being fired in the kiln in which it will do 4 days of firing at 1000\u00b0C and then 5 days of cooling in a closed kiln.\n\n&nbsp;<\/p><p style=\"font-size:18px\">It is very important that <strong>each step involving a change in temperature<\/strong> is <strong>done slowly and gradually<\/strong> to allow the <strong>clay to harden<\/strong>.<\/p><p>The<strong> statue has finally taken on the colour of terracotta<\/strong>, with the delicate <strong>powdery notes<\/strong> <strong>typical<\/strong> of the <strong>Poggi Ugo clays of Impruneta.<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Now our men<\/strong> <strong>carefully<\/strong> carry it <strong>to the forecourt<\/strong> in front of the kiln where it is <strong>thoroughly moistened<\/strong> (this is the<strong> last and very important step in the process<\/strong>) <strong>to restore the water lost during the firing<\/strong>; this operation <strong>stabilises the terracotta forever<\/strong> and <strong>ensures the eternal beauty of our <a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/shop\/design\/statues-contemporary\/top-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Top Model<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49919\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49919\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/15-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49921\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49921\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/14-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Finally, the <strong>Top Model<\/strong> is ready an we admire her in all her perfect beauty.<\/em><\/p><p><strong>Stripped of all decorative and opulent frills,<\/strong> the <a href=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/en\/shop\/design\/statues-contemporary\/top-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TOP MODEL<\/strong> <\/a>is characterised by <strong>sculpted and well-defined lines<\/strong>, <strong>reminiscent of the great models<\/strong> of the fashion world:\n<strong>176 cm tall,<\/strong> she is <strong>proud<\/strong>, has<strong> no eyes<\/strong>, but <strong>her gaze tends towards infinity<\/strong>.<\/p><p><\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49879\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49889\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49889\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Immagine-news-1-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p>The Top Model, like most of Poggi Ugo&#8217;s terracotta articles, is also produced in the GrigioLava variant and a version of the bust only is also available, perfect to be presented alone or on top of a column, such as the essential \u2018Wall Column\u2019.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-10 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49932\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49932\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/26-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49934\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49934\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/27-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p>This <strong>imposing craftwork<\/strong>, with its <strong>austere and solemn beauty<\/strong>, is the current answer to <strong>those who are looking for a statue<\/strong> &#8211; both <strong>indoors<\/strong> and <strong>outdoors<\/strong> &#8211; of unquestionable <strong>aesthetic impact<\/strong>, stripped of all opulence; it can be used to <strong>enhance the area around a swimming pool<\/strong>, to<strong> embellish<\/strong> the entrance or <strong>lobby of a hotel<\/strong>, or to <strong>transform the hall of a restaurant<\/strong>.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-11 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" data-id=\"49936\" src=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49936\" srcset=\"https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28.jpg 800w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-64x64.jpg 64w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-612x612.jpg 612w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-251x251.jpg 251w, https:\/\/poggiugo.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/28-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure><\/figure><p><\/p><p>As you have seen throughout this journey of creation, the <strong>Top Model&#8217;s geometric and clear lines<\/strong> are <strong>shaped<\/strong> <strong>by the skilled hands of our master craftsmen<\/strong>, who take the time to <strong>cast<\/strong>, <strong>shape<\/strong>, <strong>finish<\/strong>, pay <strong>attention<\/strong> to every last <strong>detail<\/strong> <strong>and<\/strong> then <strong>wait<\/strong>.<\/p><p>They <strong>wait for this simple mixture of clay and water<\/strong> to turn into <strong>something exhilarating.<\/strong><\/p><p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Come on a journey to create a statue with super modern 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