Recently, the Israeli press got a funny article about me. I decided to post it here. )
A sensational news for paparazzi!
Not
less than 15 world-famous persons are staying absolutely open-faced and
unescorted in a humble apartment of Mike K. Viner. We can only guess
what attracts them in such modest living conditions but the number of
celebrities is growing steadily. All of them look quite contented even
without first-class raider being provided, they are quite easy-going and
friendly with photographers and journalists. The clue to this
phenomenon lies in… polymer clay they are made of! That is really hard
to believe in – they look so life-like!
Such
a striking realistic effect and vivid portrait likeness are the result
of the unique technique developed personally by the author and
skillfully applied in his polymer caricature art.
Not
using any paint, the artist manually, by means of combining and mixing,
obtains the richest palette of colors and half-tones that gives to each
part of the image truly natural organic look.
Though there is an even more essential factor of success - a mystical one.
As Mike points out, no technical and mechanical skills would give life, charisma and soul to his characters. In
a process of thorough detailed photo and video research every little
gesture, specific move or slightest mimic nuance must be not just
noticed – they should be absorbed, they should be taken deep inside,
felt keenly and temporary become artist's own personality. Such a sort
of reincarnation is Mike’s unique way to create not just a sculptural
caricature, but a truly living image. The result is obvious.
There
is one more crucial secret which Mike shared: in caricature sculpturing
there always must be a sympathy to the character you work at, otherwise
you will get just a wicked lifeless satire. Loving all and everything
you deal with is the key to positive emotions.
And with Mike’s creations these emotions are going-of-scale!
