MAJESTIC
CHARLES WESTGARTH
Enlargement of an abstract bronze dancer, digitally scaled and fabricated for casting.
- Preserving the artist’s original expression while saving time, cost, and material.
CLIENT AND CONTEXT
Sculptor Charles Westgarth was commissioned to produce a new large-scale version of his work Majestic, part of his Abstract Dancers series. The original piece was hand-sculpted in a smaller format, but the client requested a significantly larger version for installation.
Rather than manually re-sculpting the piece at scale—a time-intensive and resource-heavy process—Charles approached Matter to develop a digital enlargement and fabrication strategy that retained the original form while enabling efficient production.
BRIEF
Precise 3D capture of the original sculpture
Scalable digital model with preservation of subtle surface details
A fabrication-ready pattern suitable for direct sand casting in bronze
Division and production using mixed digital manufacturing techniques
SERVICES PROVIDED
High-resolution 3D scanning of the original sculpture
Digital model clean-up and enlargement
Segmentation and prep for hybrid fabrication (CNC + 3D print)
Coordination with bronze foundry for casting specifications
PROCESS BREAKDOWN
We began by 3D scanning the original Majestic sculpture using a high-resolution photogrammetry workflow. This process captured the subtle surface qualities and form dynamics with fidelity, creating a solid digital base for further work.
We began by 3D scanning the original Majestic sculpture using a high-resolution photogrammetry workflow. This process captured the subtle surface qualities and form dynamics with fidelity, creating a solid digital base for further work.
RESULT & IMPACT
The new Majestic sculpture was successfully cast in bronze and installed per the client’s specifications. By digitising and scaling the original work, the artist was able to fulfil the commission without resculpting from scratch, saving both time and material cost.
The final piece maintained the dynamic energy of the original sculpture, with an exactitude that enabled direct integration into the foundry’s workflow.
No manual resculpting
No mold-making
Lower production cost
Faster project delivery
Artistic integrity preserved