Clarissa [Sometimes] Explains It All

When one thinks of Times Square, the concept of tourist attractions come to mind. One of the veteran places in this area that entices millions of visitors is the Wax Museum of Madame Tussauds, which features the wax figures of celebrities of the past and present. However, aside from the humorous poses with these statues, do you contemplate the process of making these works of art? Recently, Madame Tussauds undertook the task of creating eight was figures of the pop star sensation Lady Gaga for the wax museums created around the world. The process is a very long one, for the statues are created from scratch. Artists build up from a metal frame with clay to create a plaster mold in order to pour in wax. The hair of the celebrities are individually inserted as wigs, extensions, or both. Even the clothes are painstakingly made from various materials, and the shoes are cobbled.

The process of creating these wax figures reminds of Yigal Ozeri’s works. Artists create an illusion of skin color and makeup with paint using various techniques and building it up, just like how Ozeri creates an illusion of a photo with paint as well. I am also reminded of the moveable type printing press, for two molds of Lady Gaga’s face and body were made to form the eight figures. You can learn more about the process here:

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