Call for carving experts :-)

[Toddy]

This came from an archaeology list I belong to. Thought it might be of interest to some here.
cheers,
M


Call for Experts

Award winning documentary film house, Providence Pictures, is seeking experts to contribute to a NOVA/PBS film series — Building Wonders of the World.
Drawing on the successful formula of Providence Pictures’ last three films — Secrets of the Parthenon, Riddles of the Sphinx, and Building the Great Cathedrals — our new three-part documentary film series, Building Wonders of the World, will utilize a combination of classic detective story archaeology and an immersive, hands-on construction demonstration.
For our current project we are looking to recreate a piece of historical architecture based on the rock-cut tombs of Petra. The purpose of this model is to test out ancient methods of building by using academic knowledge to create a one-of-a-kind experimental example of how certain tools and techniques work in reality. Ideally the “tomb” will stand about 4m high and 3m wide and be made of sandstone. We have scholars who know the ancient engineering details of such a project, but we need someone who can creatively execute the project using sculpting and carving expertise.
It is important to investigate the appropriate ancient methods of engineering, but we are also interested in hearing of possible new techniques to recreate the ancient architecture.
For more information on Providence Pictures and to see trailers for Parthenon, Sphinx, and Cathedrals, please visit our website: http://www.providencepictures.com
Experts who would like to be considered to be a part of this project are invited to send an email of interest including a resume to ana@providencepictures.com. We would like to hear from any interested party as soon as possible.



Thank you!

 

[mrcharly]

I recommend they contact the Minster stoneyard in York.

 

[Toddy]

I must admit I wondered why they hadn't targetted some of the historic building stonemasons; like the folks at the Minster, Historic Scotland or the English and Welsh (Irish too ?) heritage sites.

Maybe they're trying to do it on the cheap and hope they can find a skilled amateur

Interesting sort of job though

cheers,
M

 

[boatman]

Maybe they're trying to do it on the cheap and hope they can find a skilled amateur

My guess would be that you are right. TV companies are weirdly mean with amateur craftspeople and reenactors. Having built a boat for Time Team both the image projected and the "discussion" of expenses left something to be desired. Trouble is that the experience can be so interesting that people are willing to do stuff for free.

 

[Colin.W]

my only experience of carving was making a chess set to while away the time at sea. the most encouraging comment i had was "It's certainly unique" Which I took to mean a polite way of saying "I dont think that will be fetching much at the local craft fare"