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Photorealistic Busts

Marc Sijan's Human Sculptures are Incredibly Lifelike

— May 20, 2010 — Art & Design
Looking at Marc Sijan's human sculptures is almost no different than looking at an actual human. Only actual humans breathe, and most of us aren't cut in half and set on a pedestal. Well, most of us...

Marc Sijan is a Milwaukee-based artist with a talent for human sculpting. The process to create one of Sijan's sculptures is a lengthy one, involving the casting of plastic molds and up to 25 coats of paint. Check out Marc Sijan's human sculptures in the gallery above, or click on the links to see more of his work.
Trend Themes
1. Hyperrealistic Sculptures - The trend towards creating sculptures that are indistinguishable from real humans offers opportunities for disruptive innovations in the fields of art and entertainment, particularly in the realm of CG technologies.
2. 3D Printing - Advancements in 3D printing offer opportunities for disruptive innovations in the creation of lifelike sculptures, particularly as they become more cost-effective and accessible.
3. Virtual Reality Exhibitions - The use of virtual reality technologies in art exhibitions provides opportunities for creating interactive and immersive experiences that allow viewers to closely examine and interact with hyperrealistic sculptures from remote locations.
Industry Implications
1. Fine Arts - Creating hyperrealistic sculptures offers new opportunities for artists and sculptors to explore the limits of their medium and create groundbreaking works that challenge our perceptions of reality.
2. Entertainment - The use of hyperrealistic sculptures in the entertainment industry provides opportunities for creating more realistic special effects and lifelike prosthetics in movies, television shows, and theme park attractions.
3. Technology - Advancements in 3D printing, virtual reality, and other technologies offer opportunities for creating lifelike sculptures and immersive experiences that bring the digital and physical worlds closer together.
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