https://www.dougborkman.com/blog daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://www.dougborkman.com/contact daily 0.75 2020-01-06 https://www.dougborkman.com/work daily 1.0 2020-01-07 https://www.dougborkman.com/work/seafaring-9j2n8 monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258529351-BFGKE3L2E2G6R1PYQA6H/IMG_7979.jpeg Work - Green Wall The green wall system fully installed and thriving! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258574521-Z0T1H3RFHZI1FRTPNWXV/IMG_7529.jpeg Work - Green Wall The house before the green wall was installed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258615804-HN49CQPKZJ3I3JOUKIM1/IMG_7768.jpeg Work - Green Wall The rod stock used to make the system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258710845-850FKNCQ2GITELIMBY7E/IMG_7773.jpeg Work - Green Wall Each green wall section is basically a box that can be installed to the wall in order to hold the plants against the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258667060-5MKNWPKM1M5253LXD7J2/IMG_7772.jpeg Work - Green Wall We wanted a clean and modern design to match the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258772401-NIW7D4D4U4B09MPANFRU/IMG_7933.jpeg Work - Green Wall The metal support system of each green wall segment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258812542-PM6BXYI1QUQJKB5N8GQY/IMG_7972.jpeg Work - Green Wall Installing the green wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258847839-YKD5NQV87L2B41ZXGONL/IMG_7975.jpeg Work - Green Wall The green wall filled with beautiful plants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258880485-B6S4ZMPAGBO48P5SYYPA/IMG_7978.jpeg Work - Green Wall This system could be reproduced on any wall. The succulents come down in the winter and the empty spaces become art spaces for the studio. https://www.dougborkman.com/work/lighting monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270317934-QUJT9PBTO6X7V462DOF3/IMG_7490.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects This is a series of 13 custom shell lights created for The Dunes Club in Narragansett, RI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270421713-T6F8YDSRT7X5Y3AVOLCT/IMG_7380.jpg Work - Lighting Projects The wax gating on each shell will allow air to leave the structure as metal is poured in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270381066-7LNT2T1G1E35RB9ZGUZ9/IMG_7379.jpg Work - Lighting Projects The shell lights each start out as an individual wax mold. Each is handcrafted and totally unique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270478005-02472OLGDOVL32F9K2CN/IMG_7383.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Each wax is dipped multiple times in a slurry to create a ceramic shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270590206-I42M2E56BDHQOF4LZ1IL/IMG_7399.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The ceramic shell is placed in an oven to remove the wax and then liquid aluminum is poured into the shells to create aluminum casts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270525183-AT1YBKNY3HFQUFQ9WUN3/IMG_7381.jpg Work - Lighting Projects The start of the dipping process to build up the ceramic shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270759099-QTFTV49Z5I83X2EGDXAI/IMG_7446.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The cast aluminum shells were painted with red oil paint. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270675204-CG5T5G3T30E4DFFWGIBT/IMG_7400.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The cast aluminum shells before the ceramic shell is fully removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270834195-CMBFPGFGD1SA68B4AN65/IMG_7467.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The shells were then gilded with silver leaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270890652-2OHM9B0PC5OKH60BFVG8/IMG_7458.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The silver leaf comes in tiny sheets that must be applied very gently! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578271017613-81ZRNCPGQ0CMPJK95JXH/IMG_7490.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects A fully completed shell light in situ at the Dunes Club in Narragansett, RI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578270961717-0SNE1MFFN105D2IM2DTU/IMG_7481.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The shell lights after the gilding process but before wiring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578271103030-Y96IIW081ODD5Y0B9R7I/IMG_7495.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The shell lights provide a coastal feel with the appeal of modern sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578271154384-5QMSWIHIXRRY036N094Y/IMG_7496.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578272962579-J5QT8EQQFD7OKTAHSFFH/IMG_2183.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Process view of the horse bit pot rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578272851629-LHBGFRZ7IQAIWIGQNP9Y/IMG_7311.jpg Work - Lighting Projects This is a custom pot rack inspired by a horse’s bit made for a project with CJ Designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273153273-DGGMONZPHC1W1OS3KWQK/IMG_2236.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Large chandelier designed to coincide with the horse’s bit pot rack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273042521-WEWLHXXONV0RRWG5NEI6/IMG_2238.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Process view of the large, round chandelier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273097112-F75N8VCQ5OPK9H42VC6I/IMG_7310.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273267827-634PIWL2CM6NTH3RDS3A/IMG_7312.jpg Work - Lighting Projects A chandelier with more linear, clean lines. This is in the same room as the horse’s bit pot rack and large round chandelier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273378419-DRTVDFXQ44QPFPH4DDLV/IMG_2537.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Glass globes were blown by Peandoubulyu glass in Providence, RI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273330992-YNZ5HV1MWAKMBHIAVQPK/IMG_2536.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273442240-92J69MKQIQBW911SCFW0/IMG_1281.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Another chandelier project, this time for the Sakonnet Golf Course in Tiverton, RI. This was designed in conjunction with CJ Designs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273666918-HTZJ4K9GRO7A1ANJ15G8/IMG_1255.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Machined hub for six arm chandelier. Made on a Bridgeport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273611356-EOO6BHF2IHG9DWWU2TTI/IMG_1238.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Tig-welded segments for the chandelier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273875115-YEAG7XMA9RTLMUO9IIF4/IMG_1257.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Another view of the central hub of the chandelier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273957048-SQ71BXHCLUFSPT94PAEP/IMG_1275.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects The chandelier installed at Sakonnet. Glass globes were blown by Peandoubulyu Glass in Providence, RI. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578273750693-D3KI9FGY9GBLARBXLC9X/IMG_0133.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Creating the delicate wiring for this minimal 6-armed chandelier. All wiring is hidden within the lamp. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578274097286-NRFT2HSIBHGLN1R8UE69/IMG_1322.jpeg Work - Lighting Projects Lit and fully installed! https://www.dougborkman.com/work/pedro monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257285379-4HV6RGAMOZUO8B8ZLBS0/IMG_4036.jpg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The completed plaque being presented to Pedro Martinez at Fenway Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257429069-Z3FP29O6Q6X44GZSYMMB/IMG_3496.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The wax of the plaque that I used to cast the piece in bronze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257459991-196Y4PZ641DS16K8OS7G/IMG_3499.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The rubber mold of Pedro’s hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257552370-XSCHHKLJWJATBUJY64V3/IMG_3804.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque Creating a ceramic shell around the wax mold. The wax will then be melted out of the ceramic shell and the bronze will be poured into the shell to create the cast. The gating is to allow air to leave the shell as bronze enters. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257612348-MW89ZQ3A6XWPW1U8EVO8/IMG_3806.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The front of the ceramic shell. Multiple layers are built up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257733286-PNW6BI1GEBTIW616H0R2/IMG_3807.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The bronze plaque after casting. Here I am cleaning off any remaining ceramic shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257791189-H1RDU2EIFB4XX61KAHWL/IMG_3811.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The bronze plaque ready to be gold-plated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578257857633-M887TMDY7RIF41Z1XTRQ/IMG_3815.jpeg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The completed plaque after it has been gold-plated! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258002446-04QK44AXFT2O4PIPAACI/IMG_4037.jpg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The ceremony to give Pedro his plaque and retire his number. Congratulations Pedro! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578258070682-E5IRLRPBLNMN1N6J462A/IMG_4039.jpg Work - Pedro Martinez Plaque The hand fits! https://www.dougborkman.com/work/prototypes monthly 0.5 2020-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369409850-X8DQ0JEUNHGP52A6K98Z/FullSizeRender-11.jpg Work - Prototypes I designed the prototype for this acumobility ball in conjunction with a chiropractor who was looking for a slightly less rigid ball which wouldn’t roll around when being used to stimulate pressure points. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369671151-DULP5BPCQBPA8YPLJE7O/IMG_2139.jpg Work - Prototypes Balls of various types were placed in a wooden anchor mimicking the shape of the final design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369721257-88DXOLZWG7M3EXKSQQ3B/IMG_3295.jpg Work - Prototypes We used a 3-d printer to formulate the final design shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369608139-OR2ZWUANA2X1I4M15LWC/IMG_2138.jpg Work - Prototypes We started by trying various balls to see which density was appropriate to create the correct pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369770394-TKNQNMXT5ELCQB8EMV2G/IMG_3339.jpg Work - Prototypes We then experimented with casting rubbers of various densities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369805405-GDWCPW2OYVC2L3A5D8TM/IMG_3342.jpg Work - Prototypes The cups I fabricated to cast the shapes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369843835-44ICNMTUN93R0NCBI9HR/20140301_Trade-151_0124-copy.jpg Work - Prototypes This is getting close to our finished product! The completed Acumobility ball was then sent to be mass-produced at a factory in Maine. https://www.dougborkman.com/work/sculpture monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578278246122-TYWJ6IOXZRMF3RRTYF38/Picture2.png Work - Sculpture Believe, 2014 Wood, glass, bronze 10 x 10 x 5 inches Believe, (open, closed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578278209593-SG2O1C8RPNINKMCHO2BB/Picture1.png Work - Sculpture Believe, 2014 Wood, glass, bronze 10 x 10 x 5 inches Believe, (open, closed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578278768925-CCC0E1BD808KFIWUBL9C/Picture3.png Work - Sculpture What Will They Play With, 2015 Wood, stainless, bronze, cloth 19 x 38 x 14 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276773293-9C7PTL3GMMUSQQ50CCO0/002_2.jpg Work - Sculpture Built for One Cast iron, wood and fabricated steel, 1991, 12 x 12 x 72 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276820247-YVCRMB0FCDHEAY1U02YN/003_3.jpg Work - Sculpture Built for One Cast iron, 1991, 12 x 12 x 96 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276748301-8UWHFVML5FJH2B97UW8X/001_1.jpg Work - Sculpture Built for One Cast iron, 1991, 12 x 12 x 72 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276846250-27S62EKM6B3K05MJWHG3/006_6.jpg Work - Sculpture Specific Objects (closed, open), Series: 2014 - present, (2016) Cardboard, glass, wood, metal 9 x 20 x 20 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276882428-7UB5U1N56KHM8YTSNORS/009_9.jpg Work - Sculpture Specific Objects, 30 degrees, 60 degrees, 90 degrees 1991, wood, metal, concrete 25 x 25 feet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276907472-UL1TGMTLZIOFZ7SPNU1M/007_7.jpg Work - Sculpture PARK, 2004 Biodegradable paint installation on 5 acres Roger Williams Park, RI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578276980026-IQG10K7LU2VMIP2S1SVC/20140301_Trade-151_0124-copy.jpg Work - Sculpture PARK, 2004 Biodegradable paint installation on 5 acres Roger Williams Park, RI https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277110340-EEV413GHEMPR56XRYHZN/015_15.jpg Work - Sculpture Specific Object, Series: 2014 – present (2015) Forged steel, wood 20 x 20 x 5 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277343203-2Z2J884H9QBEW0KKLKKW/IMGP0028.jpg Work - Sculpture Hand Walker, Series: 1988 – present (2014) Clay and Glazes, Raku fired 18 inches high https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277376876-9RL1TE66P8H1ECZTNHZV/IMGP0025.jpg Work - Sculpture Hand Walker, Series: 1988 – present (2014) Clay and Glazes, Raku fired 18 inches high https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578278299917-38OHTKV0A2DEZNZFXWHO/IMGP0032.jpeg Work - Sculpture Hand Walker, Series: 1988 – present (2014) Clay and Glazes, Raku fired 18 inches high x 36 inches long https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277155732-T7PJ829P6CKBBVAX78IN/013_13.jpeg Work - Sculpture Fetish, Series: 1998 – present (2013) Wood, metal pins 24 x 5 x 19 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277171965-YFR7876L8XKIN7WPTWUY/014_14.jpg Work - Sculpture Fetish, Series: 1998 – present (2013) Wood, metal pins 24 x 5 x 19 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277228891-P1UTSO7M4KTCS0QVH3MX/019_19.jpg Work - Sculpture Lost Technology, Series: 1997 – present Cast Bronze 68 x 5 x 30 inches (installed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277417382-8HPKJYMM5Z8UPXWZUG5U/020_20.jpg Work - Sculpture Lost Technology, Series: 1997 – present Cast Bronze 5 x 5 x 30 inches (installed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277437355-OUJ8MO4T9RU3RZE4HV58/98062900.jpg Work - Sculpture Lost Technology, Series: 1997 – present Cast Bronze 30 x 5 x 30 inches (installed) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277303885-NLKRB46GWR5SBQY908RP/017_17.jpg Work - Sculpture Run, Wood, Steel & copper thread, 1997, 48 inches x 6 inches x 84 inches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578277549256-PJ4AUDQ082DXRYRA4R6C/IMG_3276.jpg Work - Sculpture Plane and Leaves, Cast Bronze, 2018, 14 x 12 inches https://www.dougborkman.com/work/redsox monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251533772-QHKW6PFQ28GL1EACGEC5/IMG_1383.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Each player’s handprints and signature were cast in plaster. Wade Boggs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251595969-RN2LM9YUMG9DOERWE7FO/IMG_1697.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation An aerial view as the pavers were being installed at gates B & C. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251688851-LMPC8L6O0J6KQBAIWAEN/download-2.jpg Work - Red Sox Installation The pavers at the entry to historic Fenway Park! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251660752-MA2U2MUIZPAIQ0TT5YAA/download-1.jpg Work - Red Sox Installation The pavers installed at Fenway Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251718672-BJ5PUVYPPTDY2Q9Y8ZLU/download.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation The recessed handprints allow fans to place their hands in their idol’s handprints or make rubbings of their favorite player’s hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251778005-5IIAYMS9RDXYD7SEEUXU/IMG_1353.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Here’s David Ortiz having his hands cast. All the players were so nice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578251831939-J5C43GMRIIR32IYFQVVO/IMG_1352.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Getting David Ortiz’s autograph memorialized for posterity and Molding! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252136750-AGE07L7Z7GQRQ1CJQ26K/IMG_1403+2.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Handprints and signatures getting ready to be cast into completed pavers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252263271-471PCPJQ5XDV63060Y10/IMG_1372.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Carlton Fisk getting his mold made. He was excited that a recent cut on his hand showed up in the mold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252341986-LP27CE1IPUWV1ULMBZ5N/IMG_1412+2.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Each handprint and signature were made in rubber so as to cast perfectly into the concrete. The rubber prints also allow pavers to be recast should a replacement be required. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252620715-9O8QCKS6VMMFNAXPEZGZ/IMG_1362.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Wally the green monster getting his hand / paw cast. Let’s hope his fur didn’t get stuck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252671941-0AYKA29RB1DR8CQN2ST0/IMG_1404.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Wally’s furry prints getting turned into rubber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252777512-4DXHICHBL2RLJ8KQWA80/IMG_3293.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation My mobile casting unit. I travelled to meet all of the players and had to bring all of my supplies with me to make accurate and highly-detailed casts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578252840598-W3KIUODWWSUEV39QADO5/IMG_3296.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Dave Roberts was the only player whose feet were molded in memory of his epic base steal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578253404535-6241QAVGGBEWKEEGA9BL/IMG_1422%2B2.jpg Work - Red Sox Installation The completed pavers before install. Jim Rice and Rico Petrocelli. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578253444891-ES091XTBLZAOSKAJLHT8/IMG_3484.jpeg Work - Red Sox Installation Mo Vaughn’s paver installed at Fenway Park! After over a year they take on the patina of Fenway Park. https://www.dougborkman.com/work/architecture monthly 0.5 2020-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368660874-4SIGYE6NT3QMT5HFNETS/IMG_2436.jpg Work - Architecture A modern building designed for efficiency of cost and materials. Sixteen by twenty foot studio building with 10 foot ceilings for an airy and functional workspace accommodating large projects. Custom windows inspired by a horse barn to prioritize privacy. Also custom made ship’s ladder and garage door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368948605-8WD1NYQC7A8I23MWYJBF/IMGP0108.jpg Work - Architecture Forty by forty two foot sculptor’s studio designed to nestle in the landscape. Ten pitch roof designed to match existing buildings and provide solar energy applications. Polished concrete radiant heat floor extends to create indoor / outdoor work space. Large studio space for industrial wood, metal, glass, casting and ceramic processes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578369231753-S7LDGN5AOVX0YADQLUEF/douglas_borkman_Landscape_06_05.jpg Work - Architecture Interior Cat Door. Designing for all users, the custom miniature molding plays with scale in a humorous way, matching existing trim in the house. Meeting client’s desire to demarcate human and animal spaces. https://www.dougborkman.com/work/shanghai monthly 0.5 2020-01-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578254183408-BU6U4RZJ0UKOUJ58UBO2/IMG_0856.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The completed space ready for students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256126365-0K7Z56BKCYZMCMNQUUE6/IMG_6756.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The space at the very beginning of the re-design. I used tar paper to mark off where equipment would go. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256313729-HOG8WGFXJAEHILIE9P50/IMG_8631.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The space as they began construction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256214970-HIEBMWZLEURGEEE8I210/IMG_6750.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge It used to be a parking garage! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256273448-WK6ITJVQKBK4PJFWIK36/IMG_6760.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Marking the spot for the jointer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256447186-SQUGNIK2G3SPOW728CKY/IMG_8638.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Getting all the correct wiring installed for each machine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256493773-9G6XO3S4IS2725SYKK4P/IMG_8640.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Windows and shelving going in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256374465-TUZ26D7SRTNF23MCO8ED/IMG_8634.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Mid-construction as a maker’s space begins to appear! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256583885-COAFPYY1AJHVRIYOP4UB/IMG_0840.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The ceramics area taking shape. My particular design was to encourage conversation across disciplines, in this case between ceramics and wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256535445-RWI7QH7OMV577QTHHK9D/IMG_8641.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The sinks were specially designed to handle lots of clay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578254247123-ET3LQNYEGYXYJ5PY9VPF/IMG_0487.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Woodworking benches lined up to facilitate co-working and collaboration between students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578254401176-I2TR5GT0RO3XKTMHAGU5/IMG_0494.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Some of the many toolkits being put together so that students will have everything they need. We worked extensively with DeWalt and Burn’s Power Tools in Fall River, MA. Shipping everything was a major task but we selected the best tools and equipment in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578254442918-NB14CDK4K4TO5OCTQ2B3/IMG_0527.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Toolkits ready and waiting for students to come utilize them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578254506917-DDC46PJ3FY9TXEFJASMH/IMG_0472.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge I included a SawStop saw in the woodworking area because its innovative design pauses the machine before it cuts off any fingers or hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578254599373-4IWPU7ZFMIWHEM7ST4OW/IMG_0471.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578255163912-SWS2VC9VXG1C72NLWL4Z/IMG_0479.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The ceramics space as we started to unpack and put things together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578255219314-77J4VA4MGVAHZEY1EKUH/IMG_0686.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The Brent pottery wheels installed and ready for classes. The teacher would sit at the head wheel to teach wheel throwing to six students. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578255403893-N8TCB4EXPX0MB8ROKYD5/IMG_0842.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge View of the jointer, planer and woodworking shop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578255690386-FA5DXR3B7IWLLYE5UAJM/6852F540-F782-4544-91C8-D8B7066899B6.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge Casting the wedging table for the ceramics area. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578274619100-6UWYOADUQ6YH9SIIGM7X/IMG_0854.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge The school offers a place not to just make and discuss the work but to also show the work. One of the major challenges was working around the space’s infrastructure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578256684147-U9SKFA5O2WK8M01TK6I2/IMG_0855.jpeg Work - Shanghai Project at the Bridge A beautiful space ready for makers to begin creating! This project also included the work of architects Ben Wood and Vincent de Graaf of AIM Architecture. https://www.dougborkman.com/work/professional-services monthly 0.5 2020-01-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578347417565-R2GGPUHKVP35TT556WB2/image1.jpeg Work - Professional Services Ursula Von Rydingsvard was commissioned to make the above bronze sculpture for the TF Green Airport in Providence, RI. She was unhappy with the dark color of the patina and hired me to re-do the patina and make it lighter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578347625201-C4YR1S7NCFL2NV06JF28/image3.jpeg Work - Professional Services I completely stripped the piece and redid the patina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578347607382-WEAIDDD1MSSZQ05ZU62P/image2.jpeg Work - Professional Services The original, darker sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578348251804-FIDU21R4T2D36WP3YF30/bearing-witness.jpg Work - Professional Services Selected as patina artist by Martin Puryear for his piece, Bearing Witness, which is located at the Ronald Reagan Center in Washington, DC. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578348101118-VN0RBUY0MZ3VB2EY96TI/13616001.jpg Work - Professional Services Selected as patina artist by Martin Puryear for his work That Profile, which is in the Getty Museum. Bronze knots were given a patina with silver nitrate to match the stainless steel tubing of the sculpture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366517558-AYS46N6H2IVLOTB7GCNY/IMG_7931.jpg Work - Professional Services I cast the aluminum fist portion of this Hank Willis Thomas sculpture All Power to People. The painting and fabrication was done by Amaral Custom Fabrication. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366672545-4WPYYD50934QS3R5DWZC/IMG_6276.jpeg Work - Professional Services The wax of the fist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366731350-YBN9Y29WDFJ2E9FAZFEB/20140301_Trade-151_0124-copy.jpg Work - Professional Services Creating the gating so that aluminum can enter and air can leave as the piece is cast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366703291-BQR6UWWEQC44AVU1373W/IMG_6282.jpeg Work - Professional Services The fist had to be cast in two halves and then welded together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366833542-QQU51UDDV6697A29ZKVP/IMG_6288.jpeg Work - Professional Services The fist had to be cast in two halves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366814563-W1C41QC2TM5PIO1FJHV7/IMG_6289.jpeg Work - Professional Services Building up the layers of ceramic shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366859906-QP7P1URY94JHZ8398C7P/IMG_6362.jpeg Work - Professional Services The ceramic shells in the wax oven where the wax will be melted away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367091088-KNWWI8AS0INDSG01W0S4/IMG_6400.jpeg Work - Professional Services The fist and its support structure had to be welded together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578366979241-36D941V10Y1UQ0U2BDXZ/IMG_7752.jpeg Work - Professional Services It got pretty heavy by the last few dips! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367032113-N6VBR0S89NCU7QGRBION/IMG_6375.jpeg Work - Professional Services The fists emerging after casting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367139634-B27PKYNR41C2NC5YE5JS/IMG_7907.jpeg Work - Professional Services Ready to be delivered to Amaral Custom Fabrication where it was attached to the rest of the comb and painted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367303574-LCUV9QNM9WW9MFHV6BXU/lion.jpg Work - Professional Services I built a bronze support system for this Greek Attica Funerary Lion in the RISD Museum, Providence, RI. Designed mounts allow for height adjustment, reliable support and minimal contact with the rare and heavy pentelic marble sculpture. Custom forged, machined and welded bronze given a patina to match other museum supports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367829032-GF2PIXUHAKE1KEAB8WXL/IMGP1458.jpg Work - Professional Services The Discovery Channel needed a more durable solution for their full-size Mr Potato Head in NYC. I cast an aluminum arm to replace the damaged fiberglass original. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367987507-VT02MT4URA8OHPLYH9N0/IMGP1444.jpg Work - Professional Services The final dips to build up a sturdy ceramic shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367911249-DVLADUC7348IO3OA501H/IMGP1417.jpg Work - Professional Services The large wax arm. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578367948864-WO7LLFUVS0BJRO7WF8T7/IMGP1426.jpg Work - Professional Services Building up a ceramic shell around the wax. It had to be cast in pieces and then welded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368051048-EJDK5M0T3GUR6IHMM6JW/IMGP1451.jpg Work - Professional Services The aluminum cast emerging from the ceramic shell. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368099324-AMN0H705BI3N6LOLQ80N/IMGP1459.jpg Work - Professional Services The aluminum arm being cleaned up and welded. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368033721-QPC6H8X45HSQP3IMQD2Q/IMGP1447.jpg Work - Professional Services The large ceramic shell before casting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368205403-MH8GX1ZOBS6E0E4DK5ED/IMG_9940.jpeg Work - Professional Services RISD wanted two additional rope flag poles to match the other 19th century poles dotting the riverfront. I cast and fabricated two matching poles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368341837-VXKBEOQTJ81V6FC0TS73/IMG_9900.jpeg Work - Professional Services Only going to get heavier! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368293508-W2YIMNCI867ZA9HC235N/IMG_9893.jpeg Work - Professional Services Dipping the large waxes of the rope detailing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368313936-BZW8Z8NK3YK1HO3XKUVF/IMG_9897.jpeg Work - Professional Services Getting an even layer of slurry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368423383-5RO3KBR8ATWSBQVAN0CN/IMG_9901.jpeg Work - Professional Services Checking to see that slurry is making it inside the hollow wax. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e1222188c2a430ae9791a9d/1578368448234-WLLKBGUNOXX7PGVQAPO5/20140301_Trade-151_0124-copy.jpg Work - Professional Services The aluminum cast came out great. Time to make it into a flagpole!