Artists come in many forms, and this one is certainly not your typical run-of-the-mill creator. Sam Velasquez, who advertises himself on Instagram as an artist and surrealistic painter, runs another gig on the side: to take wax figures of iconic characters and revive them. But what exactly does it mean to revive a wax figure?
Well, there are two main ways that an artist can revive a wax figure. One way to do it is to simply fix it because it’s been ruined from wear and tear. In this case, reviving it is simply making it look acceptable. However, there’s another form of revival that Sam does—one that takes a wax figure that already looks acceptable, but elevates it to appear larger than life.
When scrolling through Sam’s photos of his wax revivals, you can see what he brings to the table. For instance, there may be a wax work of art that needs some “dust brushed off”, to use a turn of phrase. He makes them look fresh, modern, and professional. If you enjoy looking at Sam’s work, feel free to give him a follow on Instagram so you can stay up to date with his exciting artistic journey.
