Wax statue or sculpture
Wax sculpture, wax sculpture the preparation of finished
figures in beeswax by modelling or molding or the use of such figures as a form
for casting metal or creating preliminary models. At ordinary temperatures
beeswax can be cut and shaped with facility when it melts to a limpid fluid at
a low heat ,it mixes with any coloring matter and takes surface tints well; and
its texture and consistency may be modified by a number of earthy matters as
well as by the addition of oils or fats.
Wax-works, not intended as fine art, subsequently became popular
attractions, consisting principally of images of historical or notorious
personages, made up of waxen masks on lay figures in which sometimes
mechanism is fitted to give motion to the figure. Such an exhibition of
wax-works with mechanical motions was shown in Germany early in the
eighteenth century.
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| The picture above shown , the man create some detail on the statue |
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| The picture above shown , air brushing on skin make the wax paste looks realistic . |
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| The designer try to make research on physical look of statue exect like the real human figure .The hair stylist , costume designer ,skin specialist and many other professionalist make together a wax. |
Wax figures of deities were used in the funeral rites of the
ancient Egyptians and deposited in their graves many of these are now in
museums. Among the ancient Greeks wax figures were used largely as dolls for
children. Statuettes of deities were also modelled for votive offerings and
religious ceremonies, and the people treasured wax images to which magical
properties were attributed. Wax figures and models held a still more important
place among the Romans. The masks of ancestors, modelled in wax, were preserved
by patrician families and were displayed on ceremonial occasions and carried in
funeral processions.
Waxworks are frequently made presented by contemporary artists who take advantage of its life like and uncanny qualities. While the artist often creates a wax self portrait, there are examples too of imaginary personalities and historical personal.The most famous modern waxwork exhibition is that of Madame Tussaud, where the technology of robotics and audio animatronics brings the wax figures to life.
Madame Tussauds is the
creator of wax statue.
Marie Tussaud, original name Marie Grosholtz from French-born
founder of Madame Tussaud’s museum of wax figures, in central London. Her early
life was spent first in Bern and then in Paris, where she learned the art of
wax modeling from Philippe Curtis, whose two celebrated wax museums she
inherited upon his death in 1794.
Thousands and thousands of wax statue has been designed
which reflects the art, culture, fame, emotions, success and personality of an
individual, basically waxworks are an appreciation for an individual for their
tremendous work in their specific field and to honor them for their work, which
is recognized by the world and the world should have the clear picture of glory
of an individual which speaks about his work, ability, life style, behaviors
and also admired as a symbol of role model and this attitude brings them to the
hall of fame in Madame Tussauds as a piece of art created in the form wax
statue.
Madame Tussauds is become a wax museum in London with branches in a
number of major cities. It was founded by wax sculptor Marie Tussaud and
was formerly known as "Madame Tussaud's. This museum was opened 200 years
ago, and it remains just as popular as it ever was. It was founded by wax
sculptor Marie Tussauds and was formerly known as Madame Tussauds. Madame
Tussauds is the globally acclaimed wax museum history is fascinating and its
exhibitions haunting in their accurate likeness to well-known figures, living
and dead.
Nowadays, sculptors come from many different backgrounds
like Eric Saint Chaff ray, schooled at the Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris. However,
others, like Stephane Barret, a former hydraulic pumps salesman, discovered a
passion for sculpting in his thirties. I was really intrigued by their ability
to transform an image from 2D to 3D. Usually the sculptors work from
photographs to create a 3D statue in graphics .It takes a minimum of three weeks to
transform a lump of unmodelled clay into one of your favorite rock star or celebrity uncannily
realistic faces. I think in future this art statue might replace of actors in movie make them acting exactly real human act.
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| The celebrity Michael jackson statue in London Museum |
I wonder which one he is Michael Jackson ???BEAT IT |
references : www.youtube.com/watch?v=Amu1xX07hC8
themakingofsculpture.com
celebritysculpture.com
sculpturecelebrityvideo.com
