231633 Sculptor

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

New Zealand

• Skill Level 1: Bachelor Degree, higher qualification, or at least five years of relevant experience

High levels of creative talent, cultural learning and/or knowledge, interest and personal commitment may substitute for formal qualifications or years of experience.

• Communicates impressions and ideas by carving or modelling materials, or assembling found and manufactured materials
• Develops artistic concepts or ideas by exploring themes, researching, and sketching
• Chooses materials, such as marble, bronze, clay, wood, stone, metal, or a combination of different materials depending on the desired outcome
• Uses techniques, such as modelling, moulding, or casting, to build up layers or shapes
• Uses tools, such as chisels, hammers, rasps, files, and drills, for carving or cutting away material
• Refines the surfaces of the sculptures using sandpaper or polishing tools to achieve the desired smoothness or texture
• Creates large scale, site-specific artworks (installations) that transform spaces using diverse materials and elements, including sculpture, light, sound, video, or found objects, to create immersive and interactive experiences for viewers
• Collaborates with Architects, engineers or installation specialists to ensure proper installation and structural integrity
• May consider placement and display of their artwork, with smaller sculptures on pedestals or plinths, and larger works requiring installation in public spaces, gardens, or galleries