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Figure Model for Richard MacDonald
Richard MacDonald is a contemporary figurative sculptor seeking to capture every facet of the human experience through his work.
The collaboration
Charisse worked closely with Richard MacDonald on the monument, the Grand Coda moving through poses with quiet endurance, capturing the natural cadence of the human form. In a focused exchange of gesture and gaze, MacDonald sculpted with intensity, his eyes shifting between living body and clay, ensuring each curve held breath, each line held life.
MacDonald skillfully captured both delicate, archetypal femininity and powerful, athletic masculinity. These dualities intertwine the softness and grace of the female form merging with the strength and energy of the male form. Charisse’s embodiment of these qualities was instrumental in shaping the sculpture’s dynamic movement, which lends the piece an ethereal sense of flight.
The grand coda
This work celebrates love and devotion, with Charisse’s presence infusing it with authenticity and emotional depth. Her presence and interpretive posing enriched the work’s emotional layers, creating a living dialogue between artist, model, and sculpture. They shaped a living sculpture, where breath and devotion are etched into bronze.