Materials and care
Materials, base and maintenance
The portrait is made for an exterior setting. It is installed on a reinforced concrete cylinder, with the clothing projecting forward over the support.
Specifications
| Sculpture | 100 cm H × approx. 100 cm W; depth to be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Finish | Applied brass metal coating (head); bronze metal coating (torso); not a solid bronze casting |
| Body | Recycled PETG, hand-finished |
| Protective coating | Two-component UV clear coat, applied in the studio |
| Weight | Approx. 30 kg, excluding base |
| Base | Reinforced concrete cylinder, Ø 65 cm; 130 cm constructed, 120 cm exposed; built on site by the Embassy’s contractor |
Proposed design Base dimensions are concept dimensions. The weight is a planning estimate; final weight and depth are confirmed for transport and structural review.
Entrance configuration. Sculpture image adapted for the schematic.
Precedent
A related exterior installation
Constantine and the Vision of the Cross (2025), at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Hamptons, uses the same brass and bronze coatings over recycled PETG and the same two-component UV clear coat, in exterior service since its installation.
Maintenance
Clean periodically with a soft cloth. The studio specifies annual renewal of the exterior protective coating. Coating products, application method and compatibility details are available from the studio for the Embassy’s facilities team.
No service-life guarantee is stated.