So, you are wondering what is so special about this man’s face? It is a hyperrealist sculpture by Jamie Salmon, who uses materials such as silicone rubber, fibre glass, acrylic and human hair. Incredible detail!
Also see: The Hyperrealist Sculptures of Ron Mueck
Notes from the artist (from bio):
I like to use the human form as a way of exploring the nature of what we consider to be “real” and how we react when our visual perceptions of this reality are challenged. In our modern society we have become obsessed with our outward appearance, and now with modern technology we are able to alter this in almost anyway we desire. How does this outward change affect us and how we are perceived by others?
Link via Sweet Station
26 Comments
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26 Responses to “Is this really a sculpture?”
Jan 25, 2010 1
AerynSo then what you mean is that it IS a photo, but that it’s a photo of a sculpture and not of a human being. So many better ways to phrase this headline and story. Good work.
Jan 25, 2010 2
jermsorry but this is a real photo. just not a photo of a real person. probably a good clarification to make.
Jan 25, 2010 3
DavePlease proofread your articles. It IS a photo. It’s just not a photo of a real person.
Jan 25, 2010 4
AdrianaThanks for the notes. I agree with what you are saying. I was thinking “photography,” but in another sense, and didn’t explain myself well enough. Edits have been made for clarification.
My apology for the mistake.
Feb 01, 2010 5
JohnanthonNice to see this effectible sculpture. Thank you.
Feb 02, 2010 6
NestorLove to see those up close
Feb 03, 2010 7
SuhasiniThe sculptures are so realistic & awesome that one finds it difficult to categorize these art work between the artificial stuff & the real stuff! Hoping to see more & more of creativity with the help of “SCIENCE”!
Feb 11, 2010 8
saranWow, it’s just marvelous.
Mar 14, 2010 9
mariaWow, this is the most awesome I’ve ever seen!
Mar 23, 2010 10
joeI think it’s fake. No artist could reach this level of perfection.
Mar 26, 2010 11
haterThis is photoshopped. hahaha! (I know it isn’t, but had to beat some sucker to it!)
Apr 06, 2010 12
DJ Thrilliam“Ceci n’est pas un pipe,” Aeryn.
Apr 20, 2010 13
Mrs FloweryapronNo it’s not Photoshopped, it’s just really good.
Apr 26, 2010 14
Colin PeriniHow far does the art of sculpting go? It is more real than than real life.
Apr 28, 2010 15
ilikeitloudThe one thing that detracts from the realism of the sculptures is the absense of veins in the whites of the eyes. But aside from that, they look AMAZING!
Apr 30, 2010 16
ZeyixWow! Impressive!
May 11, 2010 17
WiremuMEAN!!! These are so realistic that this idea popped into my head. You can almost fake your funeral if you did a sculpture of yourself inside a coffin. That’s freaky!!! you’ll spark up a big conversation between the art world and reality. These sculptures are in another world!!!
May 18, 2010 18
TashIt’s hard to wrap your mind around them being sculptures. But no wonder they’re so perfect! Look how huge they are compared to the artist! Wonder how much these cost to create.
Jun 20, 2010 19
HannahI find it amusing that people have had to point out that this is a “photo” of a sculpture because if no one had done that I am sure no one would have guessed that it wasn’t the actual sculpture on their computer screens!
Happy to see that a Ron Mueck link was posted here for those that have not seen his work before. He has been doing this type of hyper-real sculpture for at least 16yrs now. Simply incredible works from both of these artists.
Jun 20, 2010 20
AdrianaThanks Hannah!
Jun 23, 2010 21
VirtuaLadyThis is brilliant. His work is beyond words! A true artist.
Jul 27, 2010 22
Debbie DelandIncredible
True Master
Brilliant work
Jul 27, 2010 23
sir jorgeThat is truly epic!
Sep 10, 2010 24
Kelsey RaeMae demasiado cool!
Me encanta que es mas grande que tamaño natural.
Sep 10, 2010 25
Kelsey RaeP.S. I agree with Hannah. It was obvious what you were meaning to say… they don’t need to jump down your throat.
Sep 11, 2010 26
AdrianaThanks for the comments. Yes, sometimes mistakes happen, yet it is still possible to correct.