London-based sculptor Ron Mueck, formerly a model maker and puppeteer for children's television and films, has been creating fine art sculptures since 1996. Using resin, fiberglass, silicone, and many other materials, Mueck constructs hyperrealistic likenesses of human beings, while playing with scale. The detailed sculptures are captivating when viewed up close, as they may be many times larger or smaller than expected.
The Hyperrealistic Sculptures of Ron Mueck
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An exhibition piece entitled "Youth" at the opening of the new Ron Mueck exhibition at the National Gallery of Victoria, on January 21, 2010 in Melbourne, Australia. #
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A visitor photographs a sculpture entitled "Young Couple, 2013" by Ron Mueck during the press day for his exhibition at the Fondation Cartier pour l'art contemporain in Paris, on April 15, 2013. #
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