{"title":"Mitch Richmond","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/strong\u003e creates sculptures that seek to slow down time by reflecting the resilient and transformative forces of the ever-evolving modern world. His visual language uses popular drawings and objects, while the use of raw materials and a bold industrial style invites viewers to reflect on the concept of these works.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis goal is to encourage the audience to form their own interpretations and connections to the pieces, transporting them to a place where they can develop their own ideas and perspectives. By appreciating the aesthetics of these sculptures, viewers can discover links to their own past, present, and future. These works pay tribute to the spirit of the generation to which he belongs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"la-c-a-p-one-cite-des-anges","title":"LA C.A.P. One, City of Angels","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting a cap from the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team. Molded and hand-sculpted, this cap is meant to be a post-apocalyptic relic that would have remained deep in the oceans with this antique-style patina.","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46680684134734,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/la-cap-one-cite-des-anges-353867.jpg?v=1682473742"},{"product_id":"sculpture-bronze-dark-vador","title":"The Alchemist - Darth Vader","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting Darth Vader's mask. This bronze is cast, welded, and hand-polished, and will delight fans of the Star Wars universe.","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46685562962254,"sku":"","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/the-alchemist-dark-vador-456542.jpg?v=1682616155"},{"product_id":"apollo-stormtrooper","title":"Apollo - Stormtrooper","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting the mask of a Stormtrooper. This bronze is cast, welded, and hand-patinated, and will delight fans of the Star Wars universe.","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46685598318926,"sku":"","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/apollo-stormtrooper-576590.jpg?v=1682616097"},{"product_id":"voyager-daft-punk-bronze","title":"Voyager - Daft Punk","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e named \"Voyager,\" representing the mask of one of the two Daft Punk members. This bronze is cast, welded, and hand-polished, and will delight fans of the Daft Punk musical universe.","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46689874084174,"sku":"","price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/voyager-daft-punk-813970.jpg?v=1682802776"},{"product_id":"ny-cap-one-yankees","title":"NY C.A.P. One - At the Top of the World","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting a New York Yankees baseball team cap. Molded and hand-sculpted, this cap is polished and delivers an amazing result.","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46702834614606,"sku":"","price":600.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/ny-cap-one-au-sommet-du-monde-992532.jpg?v=1683410217"},{"product_id":"tribute-gladiator-masque","title":"Tribute - Gladiator","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting the mask of the fallen general Maximus Decimus in Ridley Scott's film Gladiator when he fights under the name \"L'espagnol\".","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46702841790798,"sku":"","price":500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/tribute-gladiator-429298.jpg?v=1683410220"},{"product_id":"saber-nox-sabre-laser-starwars","title":"Saber NOX - Star Wars Lightsaber","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting the lightsaber from the Star Wars films in the form of a hand-cast, welded, and polished bronze, sure to delight fans of the saga.","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46722766635342,"sku":"","price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/saber-nox-sabre-laser-star-wars-112779.jpg?v=1684282028"},{"product_id":"hunter-casque-mandalorien","title":"Hunter - Mandalorian Helmet","description":"Very original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e depicting the mask of a Stormtrooper. This bronze is cast, welded, and hand-patinated\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e in antique green\u003c\/span\u003e and will delight fans of the Star Wars universe.\u003cbr\u003eThis bronze comes\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e with a high-quality ultra-transparent acrylic stand.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47136246333774,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/products\/hunter-casque-mandalorien-492738.jpg?v=1696867761"},{"product_id":"leader-halo","title":"Leader - Halo","description":"\u003cp\u003eVery original bronze sculpture by the artist \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e named \"Leader,\" inspired by the cyborg warrior masks from the game and series Halo. This bronze is cast, welded, and hand-polished, sure to delight fans of the game or series.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48072957329742,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/leader-halo-966294.jpg?v=1715519687"},{"product_id":"voyager-daft-punk-sculpture","title":"Voyager - Daft Punk Sculpture","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"386\" data-start=\"46\"\u003eThis striking sculpture by \u003ca title=\"Mitch Richmond\" href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"95\" data-start=\"77\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is a contemporary reinterpretation of the iconic helmet from the Daft Punk universe, blending futuristic aesthetics with traditional craftsmanship. Made from \u003cstrong data-end=\"268\" data-start=\"226\"\u003ehand-cast, welded, and patinated metal\u003c\/strong\u003e, it features an \u003cstrong data-end=\"311\" data-start=\"286\"\u003eantique green finish\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving the piece historical depth and an organic texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"661\" data-start=\"388\"\u003eIts sleek and minimalist design evokes both the world of science fiction and the archaeology of a forgotten future. The subtly aged patina gives this piece an aura of mystery, as if it were a recovered artifact, a witness to a distant and unknown era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"890\" data-start=\"663\"\u003eBetween homage to iconic figures of pop culture and exploration of time and matter, \u003cb\u003ethis sculpture\u003c\/b\u003e stands as a timeless work, perfect for lovers of contemporary art and uniquely designed objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51836592914766,"sku":null,"price":900.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/7a3d838f-e3c5-4f20-8a95-e5190eb1a835.jpg?v=1741887752"},{"product_id":"saber-nox-2-sabre-laser-star-wars","title":"Saber NOX #2 - Star Wars Lightsaber","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e presents here a striking sculpture blending nostalgia and symbolic power. Inspired by science fiction iconography, this metal work immediately evokes the famous lightsaber from the \u003cem data-start=\"491\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e saga, here reimagined as a timeless relic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"912\"\u003eThe patinated bronze finish enhances the effect of an ancient, almost archaeological object, as if this piece had endured through the ages. The surface treatment, both raw and controlled, gives the object a visual and tactile density, inviting the viewer to contemplate the artifact not as a futuristic weapon, but as a sculpture in its own right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eThrough this gesture, Richmond transforms a symbol of popular culture into a contemporary work of art, playing with notions of memory, heritage, and the transformation of iconic objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53041962058062,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/3da31da9-9970-4fc8-8b82-06303759ce9c.jpg?v=1750526203"},{"product_id":"saber-lux-sabre-laser-star-wars","title":"Saber Lux - Star Wars Lightsaber","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"230\" data-end=\"534\"\u003eWith \u003cem data-start=\"235\" data-end=\"247\"\u003eSaber Lux\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e offers a personal and poetic interpretation of Luke Skywalker's lightsaber. This patinated metal work does not aim to replicate the object exactly but to capture its essence: that of a passage, a legacy, an object charged with history as much as symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"968\"\u003eThe patinated bronze treatment, with its dark and deep tones, gives this sculpture the appearance of a sacred, almost mystical object. The lines are clean yet powerful, alternating between the softness of curves and industrial rigor. Every detail – the hexagonal wheel, the regular grooves, the sculpted end – evokes the connection between the old and the future, between craftsmanship and technology, between myth and matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1184\"\u003eBy revisiting Luke's lightsaber, Richmond goes beyond a simple reference to \u003cem data-start=\"1041\" data-end=\"1052\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e: he questions what it means to inherit, to pass on, and to transform a collective symbol into a unique, dense, and silent work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53042180817230,"sku":null,"price":750.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/1233136c-01d3-4416-ba04-589a2b657bd4.jpg?v=1750527197"},{"product_id":"golden-boy-stormtrooper","title":"Golden Boy - Stormtrooper","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"299\" data-end=\"759\"\u003eIn this work, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e reinterprets the iconic Stormtrooper helmet from the Star Wars universe to create a decidedly contemporary sculpture, both brilliant and introspective. Completely covered in a mirror chrome finish, the object becomes a reflective surface – both literally and figuratively. The mirror effect questions the place of the individual within the systems they blindly serve, much like the anonymous imperial soldiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"1072\"\u003eThe work oscillates between pop culture and social critique. By freezing this symbol of conformity and obedience in shining metal, Richmond transforms it into a luxurious and paradoxical totem. The viewer sees their own reflection, trapped inside a helmet that seems to ask: \"Who are you behind the mask?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1326\"\u003eThis piece explores identity, standardization, and the power of symbols in our collective imagination. Through this frozen armor, Mitch Richmond invites us to reflect on our own role in the stories we consume and perpetuate.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048358240590,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/2ce8784a-bcb7-4b81-9457-a0c197e57bb2.jpg?v=1750680812"},{"product_id":"starboy-daft-punk","title":"Starboy - Daft Punk","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"611\"\u003eWith \u003cem data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eStarboy\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e creates a sculptural tribute to the futuristic imagination and robotic aesthetic popularized by music and pop culture. Inspired by Daft Punk's iconic helmet, the artist offers a refined version, frozen in a mirror-like golden alloy that captures the surrounding space as much as it distorts it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"613\" data-end=\"914\"\u003eThe perfectly smooth and reflective surface of the helmet evokes a presence that is both human and dehumanized—a faceless, androgynous figure suspended between machine and emotion. By using gold, Richmond gives the object a sacred, almost mythological dimension: the robot becomes an idol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eStarboy\u003c\/em\u003e embodies this tension between individuality and anonymity, between technology and identity. It is a portrait of the 21st century where the ego fades behind shiny interfaces, where the artist fades behind the avatar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53048380457294,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/fa5daf2d-2f4e-4342-9d46-982794e616f3.jpg?v=1750681824"},{"product_id":"iron-man-full-a-r-m-o-r","title":"Iron Man - Full A.R.M.O.R.","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"502\"\u003eThis polished metal sculpture is a contemporary reinterpretation of the famous Iron Man helmet. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e revisits this pop culture icon by transforming it into a sculptural piece with clean lines and a mirror surface that reflects the surrounding space and highlights the precision of the craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"873\"\u003eBy isolating the object from its narrative context and shaping it in shiny metal, the artist creates a hybrid symbol: both futuristic armor and exhibition artifact. This approach highlights the collective fascination with technology and modern heroic figures, while questioning the boundary between entertainment object and work of art.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54967663231310,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/9c165c3f-f01e-40a9-b8cf-be9928c965a5.jpg?v=1760288059"},{"product_id":"hunter-casque-mandalorien-grey","title":"Hunter - Mandalorian Helmet - Grey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"126\" data-end=\"417\"\u003eThis sculpture represents the iconic Mandalorian helmet, reimagined through a radically mineral approach. Made from hand-molded cement and concrete, the work transforms a symbol of contemporary popular culture into a raw, almost archaic materiality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eThe smooth yet vibrant surface retains subtle traces of manual work, affirming the artist’s gesture. The matte gray of the concrete replaces the metallic shine of beskar and turns the futuristic armor into a timeless relic, as if the object had been fossilized or excavated from an archaeological site. This material shift creates a strong contrast between the galactic imagination and earthly gravity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1108\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThrough this choice of industrial and durable materials, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e freezes a fictional figure into a dense and silent sculptural presence. The work oscillates between pop culture and contemporary minimalism, questioning the notion of icon, protection, and collective memory.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55403210146126,"sku":null,"price":800.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/842b9908-a6ca-4681-a1eb-0ff62ccbaaeb_71f2bcb3-7d9b-4508-a2e4-80c76c1c7ba5.jpg?v=1772385397"},{"product_id":"the-alchemist-dark-vador-finition-pierre","title":"The Alchemist - Darth Vader Stone Finish","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"96\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eIn this hand-cast sculpture, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e revisits the iconic Darth Vader mask by giving it an almost archaeological dimension. The patinated surface, with its verdigris hues and deliberate roughness, evokes an ancient metal marked by time, as if the helmet had survived the saga’s battles before being rediscovered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eFar from a smooth, industrial reproduction, the artist chooses a living, textured material where irregularities and signs of wear fully contribute to the narrative. The mask appears almost damaged, fragile, recalling moments when the character’s armor cracks and reveals the vulnerability behind the icon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1095\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003ePresented on a simple, contemporary base, the work creates a strong contrast between mythical power and the ravages of time. Mitch Richmond thus transforms a major figure of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"992\"\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/strong\u003e universe into a sculptural relic, suspended between collective memory, popular culture, and minimalist aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55405639827790,"sku":null,"price":1250.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/20260524-154106.jpg?v=1779630115"},{"product_id":"starboy-daft-punk-finition-marbre","title":"Starboy - Daft Punk marble finish","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eForged metal, antique green marble-like patina, handcrafted by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis helmet sculpture, hand-shaped from metal, is directly inspired by the visual iconography of the French electronic duo Daft Punk. The rounded shape of the skull, the frontal visor band, and the circular discs placed on the temples immediately recall the robot-helmet aesthetic popularized by the group — while offering a personal and sculptural reinterpretation of the motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe metal was hammered, visible in the multiple flat facets composing the jaw and lower face, contrasting with the organic roundness of the top of the skull. Each metal panel was welded and then hand-polished, revealing fine joining lines that structure the piece like architectural sutures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe finish is the signature element of this work: a hand-applied patina gives the metal the appearance of veined marble — a deep green, almost malachite, crossed with dark marbling and lighter areas that catch the light. This material effect, achieved through meticulous surface treatment, gives the object a mineral and timeless look, as if the piece had traveled through the ages while retaining a resolutely futuristic silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe two circular openings on the sides, treated with concentric relief, evoke integrated sensors or speakers, reinforcing the robotic dimension of the helmet without ever betraying its inspiration. The back of the skull, perfectly smooth and spherical, echoes a hidden human face — absence and presence blending in this featureless head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003ePlaced on light fabric, the sculpture presents itself as a contemporary bust: at the crossroads of industrial design, electronic pop culture, and classical sculpture, in the tradition of the bust portrait reinvented by the codes of electronic music.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59984814571854,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/starboy8.jpg?v=1782639726"},{"product_id":"golden-boy-stormtrooper-finition-marbre","title":"Golden Boy - Stormtrooper Marble Finish","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis helmet sculpture, hand-shaped and hammered from metal, is directly inspired by the visual iconography of the Star Wars saga. The silhouette is immediately recognizable: the rounded skull, the frontal band curving over the upper face, the dark and deep eye slits, and the characteristic grouping of small grills and circular buttons on either side of the face — all elements that faithfully recreate the helmeted armor of the Imperial soldier, while giving it a distinct sculptural presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe metal was worked with hammer and file, creating sharp reliefs and structured edges: the lateral ventilation slits, the frontal bulge, the ringed discs evoking a communication device, as well as the horizontal groove separating the top of the helmet from the jaw. Every detail, normally produced in molded plastic in the original cinematic universe, is here reinterpreted in raw material and the artisan’s gesture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe finish, as in the rest of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculpteur\" title=\"Mitch Richmond\"\u003eMitch Richmond\u003c\/a\u003e’s work, is the signature element of the piece: a hand-applied patina gives the metal the appearance of veined marble — a deep gray-green gradation, crossed by almost black dark marbling and silver reflections that catch the light from different angles. This surface treatment, between mineral and metallic, gives the helmet an archaeological look, like a relic extracted from time, contrasting with its futuristic and popular origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe back of the skull, perfectly rounded and smooth, closes the composition with a compact and silent mass, reinforcing the anonymity and impersonality inherent to the Stormtrooper character — a faceless armor, multiplied infinitely in the collective imagination, here reincarnated as a unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSet on light fabric, the sculpture asserts itself as a contemporary bust at the crossroads of industrial design, geek and pop culture, and the sculptural tradition of portraiture — the latter here emptied of all identity, in favor of the mask and armor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mitch Richmond","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59984924344654,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/files\/IMG_7941.jpg?v=1782641584"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0728\/3156\/6158\/collections\/mitch-richmond-426179.jpg?v=1682473563","url":"https:\/\/popart-gallery.fr\/en\/collections\/mitch-richmond-sculptor.oembed?page=2","provider":"Galerie d'art dédiée au Pop Art et au Street Art - Pop Art Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}