Sculpture, 3D Scan, Rendering by Jack R. Montoya
The Jaguar, mystical symbol in cultural groups from the Ancient Americas, is represented in a multitude of forms. Rather than using photographic references of the feline, this portrait pays homage to the representations of the Jaguar in ancient pottery and rock carvings.
This is a digital rendering of a study in 3D modeling software. This sculpture features an hybrid construction with 3D scanned components from plaster models, digital sculpture components and hand-formed metallic elements. This piece has been shown in galleries with critical acclaim. The tales and legends from the ancient Americas, describe the powers of the moon enhanced by ponds and lakes. A princess, a shaman or a deity could be summoning mystical powers from the moon.
Sculpture by Jack R Montoya 2021
2016 by Jack R. Montoya. Mixed media sculpture inspired by ethnographic reports of rituals in the ancient Americas, as well as some pre-columbian pottery from the northern Amazon region.
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
Experiment with plastic/metal construction for this re-interpretation of the classic mythological motif.
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
Playing with the instability of the elongated figure.
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
2016 by Jack R. Montoya.
This series, called "Amazonian Dream" results from the fusion of cultural background and systematic research into Pre-Columbian culture, mythology and religion, drawing inspiration from ancient cultural heritages from mid to northern territories of what we call today South America. This is one of the early studies trying to capture the features and proportions evoked by ancient pottery.
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
Exploration of Pre-Columbian culture imagery. Research about Shamanism and tribal rituals inspired this "Amazonian Dream" series. Body type and proportions derived from ancient pottery, which contrast with the renaissance-influenced idea of human proportions.
2016 by Jack R. Montoya
Direct modeling in Plastic. Sculpture by Jack. R. Montoya, 2016-2017. Exploring introspection in our modern society, and the transient nature of self - awareness, consciousness, and self-image. Inspired by a reflection on how what is portrayed in traditional statuary, are human traits that are essentially ephemeral. Experimenting with partial deconstruction of the forms.
“Black Pond Ritual”. Sculpture by Jack R. Montoya 2017. Epoxy, metal. Part of the “Amazonian Dream” series, this biomorphic abstraction is inspired by the ancient rituals of the native people of the northern Amazonas. The “black pond” responds to ethnographic accounts about the color of bodies of water mixed with mud at different geographical points. In this case, the figure is an abstraction of a bather, with bodypaint inspired by early representations of the human figure in pottery objects with radiocarbon dates of 500BC and earlier. As part of the “Amazonian Dream” series, this is a modern art interpretation of ancient imagery found in petroglyphs, pictographs and pottery usually associated with the Arawak cultural group.
Sculpture by Jack R. Montoya. 2016.
Mixed Media Wall Sculpture, direct modeling by hand with cold-cast bronze patina finish. Inspired by pre-columbian pottery and petroglyphs from the Americas.
Direct plaster modeling sculpture by Jack Montoya, for the series of “Legend of the Golden Pond” and “Legend of the Silver Pond” Sculptures. Inspired by tales and legends for ancient Americas.
This image illustrates the process of 3D scanning and digital editing of the hand-made plaster piece.
Digital sculpture by Jack Montoya. Digital sculpture for the “Legend” series from 3D scan of the plaster study. Refined with 3D modeling software, this is a rendering of the study for the series.
First iteration of the "Legend" Series, this is a direct modeling hand-formed plastic and metal wall sculpture, following the prior studies in plaster and digital sculpture.
Inspired by tales and legends of the ancient Americas.
Digital Sculpture by Jack R. Montoya.
Computer rendering of this digital sculpture by Jack Montoya, derived by sketches and drawings made by Jack, about artifacts, petroglyphs and rock formations in the northern Amazon river region.
Digital Sculpture by Jack R. Montoya. (Side)
Computer rendering of this digital sculpture by Jack Montoya, derived by sketches and drawings made by Jack, about artifacts, petroglyphs and rock formations in the northern Amazon river region.
Ink drawing by Jack R. Montoya. 2017
Clay Sculpture Study by Jack R. Montoya. 2018.
Derived from prior drawings, this clay model on metal armature expands the concept into the third dimension.
Wall Sculpture by Jack R. Montoya. 2018. Derived from prior drawings and clay studies, this direct modeling plastic and metal sculpture is inspired by tales and legends of the ancient Americas regarding waterfall imagery.
Ink on Paper. Jack R. Montoya. 2020. Drawing, prints and sculpture series inspired by petroglyphs and pictographs from the ancient Americas with the subject of night light, reflection and sky sights.
Wall sculpture by Jack R. Montoya. 2020.
Direct modeling plastic and metal wall sculpture, expanding on the series of Amerindian princess imagery, based upon artifact, archaeological and ethnographic studies of ancient pre-Columbian culture groups.
Sculpture by Jack R. Montoya. Inspired by torso compositions by Rodin.
Monoprint by Jack R. Montoya, 2021
Part of a series of monoprints based upon research of petroglyphs and pictographs in archaeological sites from the ancient Americas. Eventually some of the forms could be rendered in 3D, this is the first step in that process.
Sculpture, virtual environment and rendering by Jack R. Montoya. 2022. Part of a series of sculptures inspired by tales and legends from Amazonia, regarding waterfalls, as sources of power and mystical energy, with dwellers such as magical creatures and deities.
"River Princess”. Mixed Reality Sculpture. Sculpture, 3Dscan and Rendering by Jack Montoya. Sculpture created for the mystical river light video series, inspired by tales and legends of the Andes and Amazonia.
Illustrating the time-consuming multi-stage process from the hand-made sculpture to the 3D scan, digital editing and mixed reality surface treatment of this piece.
Cover image for invitation card for the “Ghost on the Shore” show at the Lapham Gallery, LARAC, Glens Falls 2022. Features the sculpture “Amazonian Moonshine” by Jack Montoya.