Whether from Europe, Africa, Asia, or anywhere in the world, Fady Francis diversifies his art to include individuals who promote peace, artists, scientists, and individuals who have made a difference. From Mother Theresa and Albert Einstein to Maradona, Ramses II, and Steve Jobs, among many others, his pieces stand out for being exceptionally detailed despite being created as caricatures. Born to an artist and an award-winning antiquities expert, 30-year-old, Francis experimented with different art forms for years, until he found his way to sculpting the likenesses of influential figures out of polymer clay. To carve one character, which can be from 7 to 18 cm long, the process can take between 15 and 20 hours of work. Francis uses simple sculpting tools, a magnifying glass, and thermal clay. The clay is heated in the oven to be molded into a plastic-like material, which is then delicately painted to render the desired celebrity sculpture. Inspired by ancient Egyptian sculpture, Francis, who is originally from Luxor, believes in the importance of visual arts culture. Stemming from his belief that art is therapeutic, Francis explains that “a person can put his energy into…
Egyptian Artist Creates Miniature Sculptures of Influential Figures
August 9, 2021
