Bronzefinger
posted by Paul
This statue-man at the Cape Town waterfront reminded me of Ian Flemming's Goldfinger - remember the girl who was painted in gold? Our bronze man stood amazingly still for ages until someone dropped some money into a box at his feet. Each time someone paid him he would change position to a new pose - no smile, no direct eye-contact, just a robot changing stance.
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I love these life-like type sculptures. Olivier has one in Evry too today.
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Nice photo. Is this the real thing? If it is then we saw one in West Palm Beach several years ago.
Beautiful picture Paul.
This is a form of mime. These guys are absolutely amazing. We have them here in Durban as well - although not usually in bronze.
It's always fascinating to see how they can stand so still for so long, without even blinking. So much so that you think it is a sculpture, until you put a few coins in the box, and the statue moves towards you.
I've seen these on some of my trips abroad, they are truly amazing and good!!
We went go-carting at night because it is toooooo hot during the day here in Malta. thanks for visiting.
These people are so incredibly clever. I just don't know how they do it and also they get children trying to make them laugh, jumping up into their faces... gosh what a job. I'm totally fascinated by them.
This is an excellent photo; these mimes are very skillful and entertaining.
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