There is no
ordinary body.
Hi, I’m Brooke — a sculptor in Berlin. I cast torsos, hands, vulvas and two people at once, and work each cast into a sculpture in plaster, pigmented resin, gold leaf or bronze.
Your body becomes a sculpture, created in collaboration with an artist.
Life Casting Berlin is an artist-led, FLINTA-run sculpture studio exploring the human body through casting. I trained in painting and interdisciplinary art and have been working with moulds, plaster and resin in Berlin for many years. Every body, every age, every story is welcome — and there is usually some laughing along the way.
From mould to object
Everything in the studio is water-based — safe on the skin, kinder to the environment and open to endless experiments.
The mould is alginate, made from seaweed; the cast is plaster or water-based acrylic resin; the surface is mineral pigment, patina or gold leaf. Bronze is possible on request.
- Alginateskin-safe mould from seaweed
- Plastersupport shell and classic cast
- Acrylic resinwater-based, robust, detailed
- Pigment & goldcolour, patina, gold leaf
Three ways to work with me
A sculpture of you
Torso, chest, hands, vulva or two people at once — cast from life in alginate and plaster, then worked into a sculpture.
Sculpture on commission
Full-body and partial casts, editions and objects for artists, collectors, stage and film — in plaster, resin or bronze.
Learn the craft
Experiment with alginate, plaster, water-based resin and gold leaf — one-to-one, with friends, or as a team event for your company.
A reason to make something lasting.
Some sculptures begin with a milestone. Others begin with a person, a relationship or simply the wish to see yourself differently.
- 01An intimate portrait
Vulva casting as an intimate sculptural experience. A celebration of individuality, created alone, with a partner or with friends.
- 02Your body, your sculpture
A breast or torso cast, transformed into a work of art. A collaboration between your body and the artist.
- 03A changing body
Before or after a significant change, or simply because you want to. A sculpture that celebrates your body and its story.
- 04Together
Two people, one sculpture. An embrace, intertwined hands or a shared moment given lasting form.
- 05Someone to remember
The hands of someone you love, preserved in sculpture. A tangible connection that remains.
From the studio
Hi, I’m Brooke.
People usually find the studio because of me — and that’s exactly how it should be. You will spend a few hours with me, so you should know who you are trusting with your body.
I did my BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute, exchange studies at the Edinburgh College of Art and my MFA in Art in Public Space at the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar. What I love most about casting is the moment the mould comes off and someone sees themselves in a completely new way.
Your body, your terms
A private studio
Sessions by appointment only, never with an audience. No shop, no walk-ins.
No images without consent
Your cast is never photographed or shown without your written consent.
Every body, every age
No ideal to meet. Every gender, shape and age is welcome and treated with the same care.
A conversation first
Every project starts with a call. I take on each one personally, so I choose them with care.
Good things take time
A call
Free and without obligation. We talk about your idea, the pose, the finish and the timing.
Preparation
A short guide: what to wear, shaving the area being cast, what to expect on the day.
The session
Skin-safe, water-based alginate, plaster bandages for support. Warm, calm, step by step.
Finishing
I refine every cast by hand — plaster, pigment, gold leaf or bronze. No one should hold their breath.
Your team, hands in the plaster.
Casting workshops for team building, offsites, client events and celebrations — at the studio or at your venue. Everyone casts, everyone takes an object home.
In their own words.
A few experiences shared by people who have visited the studio — quoted as written on Google.
Lovely studio, highly professional with a sense for privacy and discretion.
One of the best casting studios in Berlin. Super professional and with great care for details. highly recommended
Von Anfang an habe ich mich sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Die Atmosphäre war angenehm und entspannt, gleichzeitig wurde sehr präzise und sorgfältig gearbeitet. […] Besonders hervorheben möchte ich Brooke: Sie ist eine sehr herzliche, einfühlsame und zugleich professionelle Person.
Translated from German: “I felt very well looked after from the start. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed, while the work was very precise and careful. […] I especially want to highlight Brooke: she is a very warm, empathetic and at the same time professional person.”
This was one of the most unusual and memorable creative experiences I’ve had. The process was fascinating and the final sculpture turned out stunning.
Before you ask
What does a body cast cost?
Private sessions start at €390 for a vulva cast, €550 for a breast or chest cast and €850 for a torso. Casts for two, full-body casts and commissions are quoted after a conversation. Finishes such as pigment, gold leaf or bronze are calculated separately.
Does it hurt?
No. The alginate is skin-safe and water-based and does not pull out hair. It feels cool for a moment and then warms up. You can pause at any time.
How long until my sculpture is ready?
About three months. Every piece is refined and finished by hand, and good things take time.
Who sees my cast?
Only you and me. Nothing is photographed, shown or published without your written consent.
Come and meet me.
A free 20-minute call, by phone or video. No obligation — just time to talk about what you have in mind.
Or write to info@lifecastingberlin.de · +49 152 014 741 15 (also WhatsApp)