A truly unusual project is currently underway in our studio – a full-body mount of an Angolan giraffe.
The sheer size of the animal takes the entire process to a completely different level. Experience and attention to detail alone are not enough. The workspace, handling, structure, and the entire workflow all have to be adapted.
A significant part of the work lies in the form itself. With animals of this size, the skin will never “fit” the form without adjustments. On the contrary – the larger the animal, the more the form must be individually shaped, modified, and refined to ensure the final result looks natural and proportionally correct.
With an animal the size of a giraffe, the space where the mount will ultimately be placed also becomes a key factor. It is essential to know not only the final interior but also all access routes – doors, hallways, ceiling heights. Without this, it would not be possible to safely transport and install the finished mount.
The project is still at a very early stage, and there is a long way to go. We will continue to share the progress in upcoming posts.
Projects like this push us forward. And we are glad we can share them with you, at least through these updates.
