Since ancient times, the human body has been honored in paintings and sculpture as a work of art. Noticeable changes in regard to the ideal body shape--Renaissance tastes now border on the obese--nevertheless idealize the human body as toned, shapely and noble. A recent newcomer to the tradition of honoring the body as art is the do-it-yourself trend of belly casting.
What are Pregnancy Belly Casts?
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Think of paper mache using plaster strips instead of paper to create a replica of an expectant mother's belly. Often made during the seventh or eighth month of pregnancy, it is formed when several layers of wet plaster strips are applied to the mom's torso and then peeled away from the body when dry. The plaster sets in as little as five minutes with fast-setting strips, or up to half an hour.
Belly casting is definitely growing in popularity, and for good reason. It's a wonderful, three-dimensional work of art that serves as a great souvenir for the mother, as well as the baby that's in the oven. It's also wonderfully intimate--a great way to have fun and bond with your close friends and family.
Is it Art?
Belly casts are often beautifully painted and decorated in limitless ways. Left in their natural state, the unadorned plaster resembles prehistoric Venus goddesses and African sculptures representing fertility. Whether or not it's art depends on your personal aesthetic; however, how you display it will play a role in how it's going to be perceived.
If you take a simple pencil sketch and encase it in a deep box frame with a wide, gilded mat border, it will appear to have greater value. The same rules apply here. If the belly cast is presented as art, it's likely that it will be appreciated as such. Perhaps the bigger question is, do you find the pregnant form beautiful? If not, then consider your reason for making a belly cast. Even if you don't consider it artful, it may have great sentimental value, and that may be enough.
Are Guests Supposed to Admire it?
After the mould has dried, what do you do with such a monumental piece of work? Let's face it. This life-size sculpture is going to protrude from the wall and will be difficult to ignore. Modesty aside, a person's comfort level with making or viewing a belly cast largely depends on individual preferences and cultural expectations. Take a look at breastfeeding in public. It's often frowned upon in many Western cultures but doesn't attract special attention in others.
Pregnancy belly casts are a lovely keepsake that can be enjoyed by family, but acquaintances may feel uncomfortable when confronted by a large, personal work of art displayed in a public place. Consider your entertaining style before you decide whether to enshrine the belly cast in a prominent location, or tuck it away more discreetly in a bedroom or nursery. In the right context, it may be regarded as a truly magnificent work of art.
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