When the statue of the late Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu was unveiled in Cape Town on this week, artists Cristina Salvoldi & Tania Lee didn't admire their handiwork. Instead, they looked at the tears in the eyes of Tutu's family members. | nickymccain
Cape Town artists Cristina Salvoldi and Tania Lee, who created the life-sized sculpture of Desmond Tutu.The artists who created a life-sized sculpture of the late Desmond Tutu have described the process of capturing his likeness.
Salvoldi said much of the work went into the maquette, deciding the details such as age, posture and the accessories that the statue would have. "Every time he did this pose, his fingers did a very specific thing. That's something you pick up when you look at photos. You're trying to get those personal details in," said Salvoldi.It was really important to bring through someone who had such empathy, humour and love for people.
"Through the process, you're looking for that recognition. You're looking for the moment when you go, 'Yes, he's arrived. He's there'," said Lee.Gallo Images/Misha Jordaan
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