HUMAN STATUE

Whilst visiting the British Museum in London last summer I was particularly enchanted by a marble statue of a naked Aphrodite crouching at her bath and thought how wonderful it would be for me to recreate her and freeze myself for purposes of decoration.

Well, it was not that easy! Unfortunately I am made from flesh and blood and not cold stone marble! Additionally, I am most certain that whoever modelled for the sculptor of the original was much younger and fitter than I! But I tried very hard to get as near as possible to how the statue looks, breathing deeply in order to lull myself into a silent and inactive dreamstate, ignoring the aches and pains within my muscles.

All in all, it was an incredibly serene experience, and I suppose, in a way, it is bondage without the restraints.

Have to say, I am in awe of those human statue street performers who hold a pose for hours and hours on end - amazing!

The picture below shows the Aphrodite statue on the left and my interpretation of it on the right. Obviously there is a little Photoshop help here with the marblisation of my skin and the setting of me on a plinth - in reality I was atop a low table!


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