Jim Henson's LABYRINTH Sculptures

Hey everyone! I just came back from Easter break visiting my mom in Desmairis, Alberta and I was reminded that she had all of my "Labyrinth" sculptures in a display cabinet. Jim Henson's Labyrinth is one of my all time FAVORITE movies (along with Dark Crystal and Nightmare Before Christmas) and I though I would share them with you all. These were the FIRST sculpts I ever did! I think it was 1997 or 1998. Although I know I could do a better job now, I love reflecting on previous work and appreciating the moment for where I was creatively at the time. I still think they have the magic and charm intended by Jim Henson and the Henson Studios. Incidentally, I have an amazing storybook which I based all of the sculpts on, I'm including the pictures for reference. Thanks again guys, and please enjoy the pics and commentary:) Lance

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SARAH FIGURE 10'

I purchased this little fairy trinket, it was the perfect scale


Close up on the Snoopy Weeds!! 


HOGGLE 7"

I wish I could re do the shirt so it was more detailed, but I still love it

There was an interesting face detail on the back of the vest

Utility belt of collectibles...I think I should have one too...

Hat detail

These charms are removable...

Vest Detail

Face Detail

Funky Forest Mushroom characters

Fingernails


LUDO 13"



Such a CUTE and adorable Character..loved sculpting it

Tried to capture the stance of the actual puppet

Itty Bitty Tail

Face is very detailed

Fingernails....


SIR DIDYMUS and DOG 10"



Illustration by Bruce McNally


This was fun to do! Sir Didymus can be removed from the dog!

CHAAAARGE!!! (this is a movie quote)

Back side:)

I tried to copy the original designs...

Face close up

Trusty Dog!!

FIRE GANG MEMBER 12"

Illustration by Bruce McNally

These guys were blast in the film!!! I still need to add two more floating heads to the hands

I am loving the arched back and spine details

Rear View 

Face looks great up close...notice the finger print on the nose...cant deny I did it!

Hand detail

The WHOLE GANG!!! Illustration by Bruce McNally

Thanks again everyone! I hope you enjoyed these characters, and if you havent seen this movie...go out and rent it right now!!!

Lance

Lampshade Sculpture

Hey everyone!! This is a super cool light sculpture I made in my first year at the University of Emily Carr.
It was a found object assignment. It has lights in each of the domes and hangs from the ceiling. These are old restaurant fixtures I found in a big pile at "Jacks" Salvage yard in Burnaby BC. I wired it myself and also built the structure. The fixtures were yellow when i found them, but I had to scrape off a lot of grease and muck from the 70s to find it. Overall its cool, seen here at the University's Foundation year show, 2010. Please enjoy the pics and commentary!

Here is the sculpture in a darkened room.

Thanks again for checking out my work:) Please come back again.
Lance

"13 YEARS" -Sculpture

"13 Years" by Lance Cardinal

This piece is called "13 Years". It was my final sculpture project for my first year at Emily Carr University 2010. It is made from a reclaimed chair, wood, wire and acrylic.

It takes a very close, and somewhat uncomfortable look at the Canadian residential school experience from the eyes of the aboriginal community. I believe that a lot of these issues have become conveniently "historical", allowing people to ignore the effects that still exisit today. I created this piece to stimulate dialogue, good and bad, and to bring awareness to this important part of our Canadian history.

"13 Years" by Lance Cardinal

This seat cover was custom covered in velvet red. The hat is poster board.

The "stained glass"glass inserts are acryilic strips with painted leading and coloring.

These are custom made from old belts. The treatment on the wood is prairie white washed.

Moccasins are from the Bigstone Cree Nation in northern Alberta (Desmarais, My home town).

Here is the chair in the University of Emily Carr's Aboriginal art show, "Red", 2010

 Below are pictures of the process and models. Please enjoy!

Here is the chair I found at a thrift store

Here I am removing all the old rattan weaved panels.

I added wood inserts to make the chair tall and menacing. It also gave it a throne look.

Here I am creating the arm and leg straps for the chair. I had to custom make some of the hardware.

 I punched my own holes and had to hand stitch some of the edges.

I painted the inside of the straps with velvet red.

Here is the model unpainted. Notice the window unit which did not get created.

Model painted with props. This really helps understand the builld better.

The piece looks better with the right light. Its obvious in the model the window is not needed. This saved me time not making it.

Model with props. I did not add the bones in the final sculpture or the wall unit

Here is a write up on me in my first year at the University of Emily Carr. It was in the Aboriginal Access magazine that the University published to bring new aboriginal students into the school. 

"TOTEMS" SCULPTURE

"Totems" by Lance Cardinal

Here is the final project I did for my Emily Carr University Sculpture Advanced class. It is called "Totems". Its made form resin and wood and has lights on the inside. It stands 40" x 27" x 12". This piece talks about obsession, desire, and religious worship of aboriginal artifacts and tourist souvenirs. I was born and raised a Catholic and I often deal with these types of intellectual issues through my work. It is meant to promte discussion and consideration and it is also part of my journey to discover who I am as a First Nations artist. Please enjoy the pics and comments.

The totems are cast from a dollar store artifact made in Korea

"Totems" by Lance Cardinal. Charles H Scott Gallery.

Part of the process. Here you can see the original totem and the testing of resin color.

I was trying to achieve a deep candy apple red..this was too light.

These are the final totems ready to be displayed.

The wood base was made from MDF and maple wood which i built from scratch.The surface for the totems is cut acrylic that i sandblasted for frosted effect.

"Totems" by Lance Cardinal

Theme Park Fun Map - Illustration

West Coast First Nations Land- Theme Park Fun Map.

Hey everyone, just wanted to share my final University illustration project with you. It is a theme park fun map of a BC First Nations themed land. I wanted to do something fun and colorful.The size is 11" by 13". I used Gauche paint because it is graphic and easy to manipulate. The paint is VERY opaque and dries very fast. I like the work of illustarators like SHAG and Mary Blair and decided to try my hand at their vibrant style. For those who dont know, a theme park fun map is a pamphlet given to guests at a theme park to point out the key activities and attractions. Please enjoy the pics and comments!

Long House entrance gate

Large Totem and lookout in welcome plaza

Tipi village on the plains

Coastal long house village with museum displays and Dinner Show in Big Lodge

Pit Houses of the Okanagan

Shed houses and Canoe Adventure Rides

Inside this mountain is a First Nations legends dark ride

Tall ship encounter, first contact vignette

Traditional style bridge

Nursing Rock

Whale encounter on canoe ride

Sketch of Fun Map

Transfer image to illustration board with graphite paper and add color

More layers

Final Illustration

 Thats all for now:) Thanks again for taking the time.