# Life Casting Berlin – sculpture cast from life, with Brooke Meenan > There is no ordinary body. Sculptor Brooke Meenan casts torsos, hands, vulvas and couples from life in Berlin – water-based materials, artist-led, FLINTA-run. URL: https://lifecastingberlin.de/en/ [Image: Brooke Meenan smiling in her studio in a white work coat] Life Casting Berlin · Body casting & sculpture # 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. Book a call with me See the work The studio 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. Artist-ledFLINTA-runEnglish & DeutschWater-based materialsBy appointment [Image: Two open hands holding blue and white pigment powder] Materials ## 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. - Alginate skin-safe mould from seaweed - Plaster support shell and classic cast - Acrylic resin water-based, robust, detailed - Pigment & gold colour, patina, gold leaf What I do ## Three ways to work with me [Image: Plaster cast of a relaxed hand on a black background] 01 — Private casting ### 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. [Image: Full-body plaster sculpture of two entwined figures standing in a lift] 02 — Commissions ### Sculpture on commission Full-body and partial casts, editions and objects for artists, collectors, stage and film — in plaster, resin or bronze. [Image: Hands carefully freeing a plaster cast from its mould during a workshop] 03 — Workshops ### 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. The body is always changing ## 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. - 01 ### An intimate portrait Vulva casting as an intimate sculptural experience. A celebration of individuality, created alone, with a partner or with friends. → - 02 ### Your body, your sculpture A breast or torso cast, transformed into a work of art. A collaboration between your body and the artist. → - 03 ### A changing body Before or after a significant change, or simply because you want to. A sculpture that celebrates your body and its story. → - 04 ### Together Two people, one sculpture. An embrace, intertwined hands or a shared moment given lasting form. → - 05 ### Someone to remember The hands of someone you love, preserved in sculpture. A tangible connection that remains. → Selected works ## From the studio [Image: Two entwined full-body plaster figures in a lift] Il mito di NarcisoCommission for Egzon Malaj · Plaster, full body · Photo: Jetmir Idrizi [Image: Plaster cast of two hands bound with rope] BoundPlaster, hands and rope [Image: Vulva cast finished in gold leaf on black] GoldPlaster, gold leaf [Image: Vulva cast in deep blue pigmented resin on a wooden table] BluePigmented resin [Image: Plaster cast of an open hand on black] Open handPlaster All works [Image: Brooke Meenan smiling, sitting in an armchair in her studio] Meet me ## 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. Book a call with me Private by design ## 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. How it works ## Good things take time - ### A call Free and without obligation. We talk about your idea, the pose, the finish and the timing. 20 min · phone or video - ### Preparation A short guide: what to wear, shaving the area being cast, what to expect on the day. before the session - ### The session Skin-safe, water-based alginate, plaster bandages for support. Warm, calm, step by step. a few hours - ### Finishing I refine every cast by hand — plaster, pigment, gold leaf or bronze. No one should hold their breath. about 3 months Team events ## 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. Team events Google reviews ## In their own words. A few experiences shared by people who have visited the studio — quoted as written on Google. Trust ★★★★★ Lovely studio, highly professional with a sense for privacy and discretion. Andreas Z. · July 2022 · Review on Google Professionalism ★★★★★ One of the best casting studios in Berlin. Super professional and with great care for details. highly recommended acquaspazio Cafè · November 2021 · Review on Google The process ★★★★★ 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.” Steven E. M. · February 2026 · Review on Google (excerpt) The sculpture ★★★★★ 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. Jason H. · March 2026 · Review on Google Read all reviews on Google ↗ Questions ## 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. All questions Book a call ## 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. Book a call with me Or write to info@lifecastingberlin.de · +49 152 014 741 15 (also WhatsApp)