Following the behind the scenes photos of his “Leia vs. Jabba” bronze piece, acclaimed sculptor Mark Newman has pulled back the curtain on his second major Star Wars commission for the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art: a life-size bronze sculpture capturing Padmé Amidala squaring off against the ferocious nexu from the iconic Geonosis arena sequence in Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones.
Detailing the intricate fabrication process, Newman shared progress shots showcasing the journey from digital sculpting and 3D-printed components to individual bronze-cast elements and final structural assembly. The complex metalwork and physical build were expertly handled by the master craftspeople at Artworks Foundry in Berkeley, California.
Celebrating fierce moments of cinematic heroism, the striking life-size sculpture is part of the museum’s most impressive collection of narrative art, bridging cutting-edge digital design with traditional foundry craftsmanship. In Newman’s own words:
“Here’s a few in progress shots of the life size bronze Padme vs Nexu sculpture I was commissioned to do for the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. My digital sculpture to some 3D printed parts to the bronze cast parts and assembly. Again, the team at Artworks Foundry in Berkeley Ca. did a phenomenal job casting and building this sculpture.”