Dirty Abs

I want to create a body double of an abdomen, from the bottom of the rib cage to a few inches past the navel. Using a large water container, I'm going to cover it with paper mache and form it into the shape of an abdomen, then fill the hollow center with mud. I'm going to put something inside the mud (maybe a rock? but I'm still not sure) and then my action with the piece will be putting my arm into the mud and taking the rock out. I am hoping for it to be really messy. :)


The idea I want to get across to my viewers is the complexity of the individual, how essentially going through a lot of tough times with someone brings you both closer together. You really learn about others' personalities, quirks, and more hidden aspects of their character. Through my action, I am making literal this idea of getting closer by "growing through shit" and digging through mud to find something unique and hidden inside the body double.


MATERIALS:
[ X ] Plastic Water Container (1 gallon)
[ X ] Flour (for paper mache)
[ X ] Water (for paper mache and mud)
[ X ] Newspaper (for paper mache)
[ X ] Paper Towels? (for paper mache, to give a more fleshy look)
[ ] Paint
[ X ] Dirt
[ ] Box (for the base)
[ ] Rock?