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Matt Ramieri

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I can answer questions in reference to bronze casting (the lost wax process & copper alloys) & finishing. I can also answer questions about sculpture in general including: armature building, clay construction (plastalines and oil-based clays), fabrication, TIG arc welding (including aluminum), metal chasing and finishing, patination, and wax sculpture construction (including modeling waxes, casting waxes, and sprue waxes). I also have a limited knowledge of copyright law as it pertains to the fine art maker and his/her work. I do not claim to have any particular knowledge in the fields of bronze art antiquities and their values, or the value of work created by specific artists or their processes.

Experience in the area

I have been working with bronze for over a decade and a half. I studied the lost wax process in college, went on to study the art abroad in Cortona Italy, and continued as an apprentice at the Johnson Atelier in Trenton, NJ. My love for the medium carried me on to take it up professionally. Now, I produce my bronze work and the work of others with my own company: "Inspired Bronze Inc".

Organizations

Inspired Bronze, Fine Art America

Education/Credentials

Graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor degree of Fine Arts (BFA) from the University of Hartford Art School University of Georgia Studies Abroad Program graduate: Cortona, Italy Johnson Atelier School of Sculpture apprentice program graduate: 1st Class Apprentice

Awards and Honors

Charles Salsbury Award (artistic excellence) "Mostra" exhibit-Cortona, Italy, Orlando Museum of Art-1st Thursdays exhibit, exhibited in AIDS benefit show ‘97, '98, 3rd place in ArtWorks Gallery juried exhibiton ‘99, University of Hartford Grant recipient for four years

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Recent Answers from Matt Ramieri

2012-05-08 frederick remington bronco buster bronze:

Hello Nicole.  You can be pretty sure that it is a reproduction.  For the most part, the originals are accounted for.  The were all numbered sequentially on the inside of the base.  His pieces were numbered

2012-02-09 Advice on working with clay:

Hello Stacy.  I don't have a lot of experience with polymer clay, but I do know that it is best to bake it hollow. There is less stress due to shrinkage that way.  You can find a lot of information about

2012-01-18 Restoring cracks in teracotta sculpture:

Hello George.      There are a variety of substances that you can use to fill cracks like that.  I like to use "Apoxie Sculpt."  What I would do is glue the crack together using a krazy glue or super glue

2011-11-19 Elephant Antique from India:

Hello Carolyn.    The piece was most likely cast using the lost wax process. The black material inside the piece is core material probably made up of plaster and sand.  The core material holds space inside

2011-11-11 Remmington Cheyeen - Missing Whip/Strap:

Hello Leo.      Yes, we can reproduce your whip for you.  We just require some images of the piece (to match patina) as well as the dimension of the hole in the hand that holds the whip.  You can email

 

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