Kazu Hiro Creates Hyperrealistic Sculptures of Historical Figures
Betty N
Los Angeles-based artist Kazu Hiro spent 25 years working as a special make-up effects expert in Hollywood. Now, he's using this experience to create amazing hyperrealistic sculptures of historical figures, including Jimi Hendrix, Frida Kahlo, and Abraham Lincoln.
After becoming a respected name in the movie business, Hiro has managed to forge a similar reputation in the art world as well. His sculptures, which depict the subjects in a large-scale format, have been exhibited in art galleries and museums all over the world. Some of his works were also acquired by private collectors, adding further recognition to his craft.
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Hiro is purposely crafting his sculptures, which are made out of silicone and resin, among other materials, up to eight times bigger than the real-life size. According to him, this allows the viewer to better examine the facial features of the subjects.
"My aim is to sculpt portraits that go beyond capturing a likeness," Hiro explains on his website. "I create these heads from the inside out, bringing to life the appearance of inner thought and emotion as I layer the silicone. "
Hiro, who won Academy Awards for his work on Darkest Hour and Bombshell, creates most of his works at a custom-built modeling and casting studio in LA. He frequently shares his newest sculptures on social media. You can check out more of them below.
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