Kazakhstan sculptor creates his masterpieces of silicone
ASTANA. June 20. KAZINFORM - Unusual sculptor has appeared in Kazakhstan, Aidos Esmagambetov creates masterpieces out of silicone. The works of a hyperrealist seem much more alive than those of Madame Tussauds wax museum, the newspaper "Express K" informs in the material under the heading "Tussauds, move on" as of 20 June 2013.
Silicone sculptures are created in the middle of Turgay steppe village Ashutasty. Major works of Aidos are the sculptures of President Nursultan Nazarbayev and Abylaikhan. While all of the artist's friends are trying in vain to conquer the capital, Aidos Esmagambetov does not hurry. He lives in the house of his father, a farmer, enjoying the leisurely pace of life of village and almost all of his time devoted to favorite activity. Aidos travels from his native village only to conduct business meetings. For example, with the director Akhan Sataev, who intends to order him props for future blockbusters. Or to make a deal and sell the sculpture of an "alien corpse" to a metropolitan park.
"Perhaps someday I will go to live in the city", says the sculptor sharing his plans. "But I like my aul's (a village) unhurried pace of life. "
Sculptures of Nursultan Nazarbayev and Abylaikhan are first works of the master. They are a place of honor in the father's house. Guests try to talk in a whisper - so impressed they are by their images.
"Creation of sculptures made of silicone is a very tedious work" says Esmagambetov.
The artist studied the works on anatomy, literally under the microscope studied the character and nature of wrinkles - it turned out that their appearance is affected by gravity. Silicone is a pretty expensive stuff, and sculptor has to order it in the U.S.