Sand Casting vs. Ceramic Shell
Animations by Ron Lyons, Written by Daniel Mariotti, Photographs and Video by Daniel Mariotti SAND CASTING The typical process of creating a sand casting starts with the “cope” or the…
Matt Weber x Bollinger Atelier
Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photographs by Daniel Mariotti and Matt Weber I met up with Matt at his home/studio in Mesa, a cold day for most Arizonans at 78 degrees…
Wax – Lost Wax Process
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photographs by Daniel Mariotti Wax is usually the 2nd major step in the casting process. From rolling, dressing, and gating; in this blog, we will briefly…
The Spirit of Indiana x Bollinger Atelier
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photographs by Daniel Mariotti and Missy Minear/Indiana Athletics “We are able people of integrity who play by the rules. We are well in mind, body and spirit. We…
Taun Olson x Bollinger Atelier
Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti and Taun Olson "THE THING THAT DROVE MY SOUL WAS A NEED TO EXPRESS MYSELF IN SOMETHING THAT LASTED." -Taun Olson As…
Sculpture After Care
Written by Daniel Mariotti Photos and Graphics by Daniel Mariotti Caring for a sculpture is one of the most overlooked steps in owning it. When a patina is put on,…
Photo taken by Caroline Hudson-Naef
Daniel Vincent Mariotti x Bollinger Atelier
The tables are officially turned today and the man who usually interviews has become the interviewee. I am pleased to be with Daniel Mariotti today, exploring his work as an…
Vanessa Hope Windes x Bollinger Atelier.
Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti I met Vanessa on a Thursday, after work. It was a long day. I was really unsure how this was going to…
Exploring the Valley on the Moon x Bollinger Atelier
Written by Daniel Mariotti It all started when Scott Webster, one of the founders of an Aerospace company called Orbital ATK asked if we knew anyone that could sculpt. Scott…
Christian Bell x Bollinger Atelier
Interview by Daniel Mariotti Photos by Daniel Mariotti and Christian Bell I'm the production manager at Bollinger Atelier, which means I stick my nose into every department's business. I'm part…