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Capturing History in Wax: A
\nJourney Through Tussaud’s Waxworks<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

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\"The<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Art of Wax – A brief journey through the history of Tussaud’s<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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A
\ntrip down memory lane to Blackpool’s Louis Tussaud’s waxworks, contrasting its
\nquirky charm with the hyperrealism of Madame Tussaud’s. A celebration of wax
\nart’s rich history and its enduring appeal.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The Old World of Wax\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

An art form that dates back as
\nfar as ancient Rome and Egypt, wax modelling had once been used to preserve
\nimages of the dead prior to the invention of photography. Wax figures had also
\nbeen used in religion to create effigies of saints, it\u2019s certainly an art form
\nwith a dark past. Today, wax modelling is all about celebrity, popular culture
\nand the tourist pound so you\u2019re more likely to see a YouTuber immortalized than
\nyou are to see a politicians head on a stick. <\/span><\/p>\n

Blackpool, The British Vegas\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Today, we’re diving into the
\nworld of waxworks, specifically Madame Tussaud’s and its life-size dioramas
\nthat look like they’ve been plucked straight from a movie set. Admittedly, it’s
\nbeen a while since I’ve visited a waxworks museum. The last time I ventured
\ninto one was in Blackpool, a seaside resort on the Lancashire coast of England.
\nBack in the 1970s and 1980s when I last visited, it was a Louis Tussaud, a far
\ncry from the Madame Tussaud’s that has replaced it in more recent years.<\/span><\/p>\n

For those of you who’ve never
\nbeen to Blackpool, imagine a British version of Las Vegas, but with a beach
\nlapped by the cold waves of the Irish Sea, hen parties, cheap beer, and a whole
\nlot of rain. You should definitely pack a raincoat, even in summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"view<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
504 feet up at the top of Blackpool Tower while standing on a glass floor!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Blackpool\u2019s also famous for
\ntraditional fish and chips, Blackpool Tower, and the Pleasure Beach, a funfair
\nthat has grown into a theme park that\u2019s not at all like Disney World. It\u2019s also
\nhome to the Tower Ballroom, one of the finest examples of ballrooms in the
\nworld. You can watch a live show in a Victorian theatre, or laugh at comedians
\nplying their stand-up routines at the end of the pier. <\/span><\/p>\n

Blackpool gets a bad rap. It’s
\none of the most socially deprived areas in the UK, yet on my recent trip, I had
\na truly wonderful time. It was up there with some of the best short-breaks I\u2019ve
\never had. I stayed in a hotel embedded within Blackpool Football Club, I
\nliterally had breakfast on the terraces overlooking the pitch. <\/span><\/p>\n

Having travelled to over 50
\ncountries by cruise ship and plane, I must say that my few days in Blackpool
\nwere magical. For me, Blackpool is nostalgia on steroids. I spent countless
\nchildhood holidays there, and it hasn’t changed a bit since the 1970s. I mean,
\nliterally not a bit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Some people love Blackpool,
\nothers seem to loathe it with a passion. It\u2019s an acquired taste that is usually
\nshaped by listening to stories of cheap hotels where your feet stick to the
\nfloor, there might be some of that, but it\u2019s by no means all like that. To
\ntruly understand Blackpool, you need to look beyond the surface, forget the
\nstereotypes and be open to surprise. <\/span><\/p>\n

It’s a bold, brash place,
\nfilled with the noise of arcade penny pushers,  <\/span>children having the best time ever and all of
\nthis noise and chaos is set amidst the weekenders who have probably had a
\nlittle bit too much to drink. If this sounds like an horrendous vacation
\nexperience, you also need to listen to the stories of everything Blackpool gets
\nright. The zoo, The Tower and Stanley Park are world class attractions and the annual Blackpool illuminations are a British tradition.<\/span><\/p>\n

It\u2019s loud, it\u2019s certainly
\neclectic, and maybe even overly eccentric, and so are many of its people. But
\nthey’re also the salt of the earth \u2013 friendly, welcoming, and fiercely proud of
\ntheir town that genuinely never sleeps.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Night<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Unedited, the rainy outlook across the lights of Blackpool the the Irish Sea. 504 feet in the air, the best view ever.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Blackpool is also a town of
\ninternal economic migration. Brits flock here in search of riches, fame, and
\nthe tourist pound during the summer season. With its live shows, indoor
\nmarkets, fairgrounds, and amusement attractions, you get the sense that the pop-up
\nshop selling fidget spinners or the latest trend was conceived in Blackpool.<\/span><\/p>\n

Delve deeper, remove your
\ntourist blinkers, and you’ll discover a town steeped in a fascinating and long
\nspanning history. I’ll cover more of that history in another blog, especially
\nthe history of the amusement and fairground industry, which is surprisingly
\nmore intertwined with the art world than you might think with elements of the
\nindustry that date back to 1066.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Blackpool<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A Room with a View, or at least this is where I had breakfast. The hotel is within one of the main stands and the restaurant overlooks the pitch. Clear blue skies wouldn’t last all day though, this is after all, Blackpool!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Tussaud\u2019s or Not Tussaud\u2019s\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

When I visited Louis Tussaud’s
\nwaxworks back in the late 1970s or early 1980s, I was amazed by how lifelike
\nthe wax statues were. I vividly remember walking through the chamber of horrors
\nand the anatomical exhibition, both of which have long gone from the displays
\nnow that the waxworks has changed ownership. I also remember standing in awe
\nnext to a life-size Dr. Who, accompanied by his robotic dog, K9. Adjacent to
\nthe waxworks in the 1970s and 1980s, a separate Dr Who exhibition existed that
\nhad nothing to do with Tussaud\u2019s, it competed for footfall by playing the Dr
\nWho theme tune loudly. <\/span><\/p>\n

It seems that my appreciation
\nfor artistic license may have been more developed back then. Looking through
\nold photographs of the models created and exhibited in the 1970s and 1980s, the
\nstatues appear almost abstract. Was my memory of the exhibition blurred by the
\nwide-eyed wonder of childhood, or was it more a product of the time period?
\nMaybe it was a combination of both.<\/span><\/p>\n

There’s no comparison between
\nthe models displayed during those previous decades and the models you see
\ntoday. Firstly, Blackpool’s waxworks at the time was a Louis Tussaud’s, to the
\nunaware, it was a wannabe facsimile of the more established Madame Tussaud’s.
\nI’m not sure the difference would have been obvious back in the 80s; I remember
\nmy parents calling it Madame Tussaud’s, so I grew up thinking they were one and
\nthe same.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"The<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Interestingly, children have been able to gamble in Britain for decades. Only small coins and smaller winnings but there is a history here that spans back to 1066, before Blackpool had been built and well before the Golden Mile. It always rains in Blackpool.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Today’s Madame Tussaud’s is a
\nfar more polished experience. The models on display are the work of teams of
\nwax artists, sculptors, and painters, with every single detail meticulously
\ncrafted. Each model costs around \u00a3150,000 ($188,276 US) to create and can take
\nmonths of work from a multidisciplinary teams of artisans.<\/span><\/p>\n

Despite the seemingly lacklustre
\nquality of the Louis Tussaud’s models, the exhibition worked because the
\nstatues were of people you would only usually see on TV or in newspapers. There
\nwas no baseline of reality to compare them to, so you could readily accept
\ntheir likeness.<\/span><\/p>\n

Louis Tussaud’s, as it was
\nnamed at the time, was a very different institution from the more established
\nMadame Tussaud’s, despite Louis being the great grandson of Anna Maria
\nGrosholtz, who would later come to be known as Madame Marie Tussaud.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Bear<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bear Grylls – lifelike wax figure on display at Madame Tussaud’s, Blackpool. You can get really close to the figures. Clothing is often donated by the celebrity.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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The Birth of Madame Tussaud’s<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

The story of perhaps the most
\nfamous waxworks in history begins in 1761 when Anna Maria Grosholtz, was born
\nin Strasbourg, France. As a child, she learned the art of wax modelling from
\nher mentor, Dr. Philippe Curtius. Dr. Curtius, a skilled wax sculptor and
\nphysician, taught Marie the intricate techniques of creating realistic wax
\nfigures.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1777, Madame Tussaud
\ncreated her first wax sculpture, the famous philosopher Voltaire. As her skills
\nflourished, she caught the attention of the French royal family, leading to her
\nappointment as an art tutor to King Louis XVI’s sister, Madame Elizabeth,
\nduring the turbulent years of the French Revolution. It was during the time of
\nthe French Revolution (1789) that tensions escalated.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1794, during the Reign of
\nTerror, Madame Tussaud was arrested and imprisoned. Her captors demanded that
\nshe create death masks of executed aristocrats, including those of King Louis
\nXVI and Marie Antoinette. This task was not only emotionally taxing for Madame
\nTussaud but also put her in a precarious position, as her survival depended on
\nher ability to navigate the dangerous political climate of the time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Japanese<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Perseverance Brings Power by Mark Taylor – I’m loving working with limited colour pallets and learning Japanese lettering to boot!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Madame Tussaud’s skills in
\ncreating lifelike wax sculptures, combined with her resourcefulness, likely
\nplayed a role in her survival during this tumultuous period. After her release,
\nshe continued to practice and refine her wax modelling skills, eventually
\nestablishing Madame Tussaud’s Waxworks, which gained fame and success both in
\nFrance and later in London. The wax museum became a testament to her artistry
\nand resilience in the face of challenging circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Move to London\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

In 1802, Madame Tussaud left
\nFrance and brought her collection of wax figures to London, establishing her
\nfirst exhibition on the city’s Baker Street. The exhibition quickly gained
\npopularity, drawing crowds eager to witness the lifelike depictions of notable
\nfigures from both the French and British courts.<\/span><\/p>\n

Over the years, Madame Tussaud
\ncontinued to expand her collection, adding more celebrities and historical
\nfigures. The success of the exhibition prompted several relocations within
\nLondon, each time to larger and more prominent locations.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Wax<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Thor – a man made from wax and other stuff… Madame Tussaud’s, Blackpool.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Surviving Challenges\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Madame Tussaud’s faced
\nnumerous challenges throughout its history, including fires, wars, and economic
\ndownturns. However, the wax museum persevered, demonstrating resilience and
\nadaptability. In 1925, the museum moved to its current London location on
\nMarylebone Road, where it continues to attract millions of visitors each year.<\/span><\/p>\n

Evolution and Innovation\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

While Madame Tussaud’s
\ninitially focused on historical and royal figures, the museum has evolved to
\ninclude celebrities, sports icons, and fictional characters. The waxworks have
\nbecome increasingly interactive, with visitors able to pose with and touch the
\nsculptures, creating a more immersive experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

That experience is now global,
\nwith more than 10-million guests visiting a Tussaud\u2019s each year across 25
\nlocations around the world. Each location caters to the geographic region,
\nblending local culture with globally recognised figures to cater for the
\ndiverse audiences and sensitivities to local regional nuances.<\/span><\/p>\n

The locations to date include:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>London,
\nUnited Kingdom<\/span><\/p>\n

2.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Amsterdam,
\nNetherlands<\/span><\/p>\n

3.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Berlin,
\nGermany<\/span><\/p>\n

4.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Vienna,
\nAustria<\/span><\/p>\n

5.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Bangkok,
\nThailand<\/span><\/p>\n

6.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Beijing,
\nChina<\/span><\/p>\n

7.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Blackpool,
\nUnited Kingdom<\/span><\/p>\n

8.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Hollywood,
\nUnited States<\/span><\/p>\n

9.    <\/span><\/span><\/span>Las
\nVegas, United States<\/span><\/p>\n

10.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Nashville, United States<\/span><\/p>\n

11.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>New York City, United States<\/span><\/p>\n

12.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Orlando, United States<\/span><\/p>\n

13.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>San Francisco, United States<\/span><\/p>\n

14.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Shanghai, China<\/span><\/p>\n

15.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Singapore<\/span><\/p>\n

16.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Sydney, Australia<\/span><\/p>\n

17.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Tokyo, Japan<\/span><\/p>\n

18.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Istanbul, Turkey<\/span><\/p>\n

19.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Prague, Czech Republic<\/span><\/p>\n

20.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Delhi, India<\/span><\/p>\n

21.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Wuhan, China<\/span><\/p>\n

22.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Chongqing, China<\/span><\/p>\n

23.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Guangzhou, China<\/span><\/p>\n

24.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Shenyang, China<\/span><\/p>\n

25.                  
\n<\/span><\/span><\/span>Seoul, South Korea<\/span><\/p>\n

Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks: A
\nQuirky Tale of Wax, Wonders, and Whimsy\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

On my recent visit to Blackpool\u2019s
\nMadame Tussauds, I was struck by the detail that had been applied in every
\nmodel. Some were more realistic than others, but none of them reminded me of
\nthe models that had been exhibited in the same space all those years ago. Now
\nthat I\u2019ve had the opportunity to find a few old photographs of the Louis
\nTussaud\u2019s I had visited back all those years ago, the difference is quite
\nstaggering. <\/span><\/p>\n

While Madame Tussaud’s
\nWaxworks is globally recognised, a quirky and lesser-known chapter in the world
\nof wax museums unfolds with Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"portal<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Portal by Mark Taylor – one of my latest creations is available now from usual stockists and directly. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Born into the famed Tussaud family, Louis
\nTussaud carved out (no pun intended) his niche in the wax figure world,
\ncreating a unique legacy that adds a touch of eccentricity to the wax museum
\nlandscape. I guess that\u2019s a polite way to say that even today, Louis Tussaud\u2019s
\nmodels are an acquired taste, not overly lifelike, and judging by some of the
\nmore recent photographs I found online, the models to the casual visitor are
\nperhaps seen as more of a supermarket value range when compared to the much
\nbigger Madame Tussaud\u2019s. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Fall<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fall Down Seven Times Stand Up Eight by Mark Taylor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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That\u2019s not to disparage the
\nmodels created at the hands of the teams behind Louis Tussaud\u2019s models. Far
\nfrom it, all too often I see a news headline decrying the quality of the
\nwaxworks models when some celebrity or other has posted about their seemingly
\nhilarious visit on social media. These celebrities, and to a lesser extent some
\nmore mortal members of the public who dismiss Louis Tussaud\u2019s as overly
\ninferior, are kind of missing the artistic point.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Two Faces of Wax Art:
\nLouis Tussauds Waxworks and Madame Tussauds Waxworks\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Wax figures have long been a
\nsource of fascination and entertainment, with their lifelike appearance and
\nability to capture the essence of a person or character. While Madame Tussauds
\nWaxworks is often considered the gold standard of wax artistry, Louis Tussauds
\ntakes a very different approach, but, despite the whimsical and playful nature
\nof their models, is no less serious.<\/span><\/p>\n

Madame Tussauds focuses on
\nhyperrealism, creating wax figures that are so lifelike they can from a
\ndistance be mistaken for the real person. Louis Tussauds, on the other hand,
\nembraces a more artistic and playful approach, often using caricature and
\nexaggeration to create figures that are more akin to sculptures than realistic
\nrepresentations.<\/span><\/p>\n

You laugh at Louis but not at
\nMatisse\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

That both Madame Tussaud\u2019s and
\nLouis Tussaud\u2019s coexist, enriches the artistry of the world of wax modelling. Contrasting
\nstyles between the two institutions bring a much wider range of artistic
\nexpression to the medium, just as two contrasting painters bring their own
\ncontrasts in more traditional art forms. Some find the realism painted by old
\nMasters to be the gold standard when it comes to traditional artworks, the same
\npeople might tut at the thought of hanging an original Pollock on their wall.
\nBoth are valid art forms that appeal to each of their respective tribes.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"TV<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
As Seen On TV – all hand drawn and painted, this is one of my most recent retro inspired artworks. Available from my usual outlets and signed editions are available directly. <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Louis Tussaud\u2019s figures have
\nbeen mocked by many, but as I intimated earlier, they\u2019re kind of missing that
\nall important artistic point. Art needs to be different to cater to the diverse
\ntastes of art fans around the world. Some might find the caricature based
\nwhimsical nature of a Louis model to be laughable, and that\u2019s great, it\u2019s a
\nreaction, something every artist should aspire to bring out from their work. <\/span><\/p>\n

I personally favour Madame
\nTussaud\u2019s approach because I love detail, anyone who follows my work will know
\nthat I sometimes go over the top on detail in my own work, it\u2019s not necessarily
\nneeded, but I consciously choose to add tiny extras, often to the detriment of
\ntime. I do this because the niche audience my retro work serves have a tendency
\nto be sticklers for nostalgia and a small detail can be the difference between
\ntriggering a moment of remembering the past, or making the work blah. But I
\nfully appreciate that sometimes, we just need a nod to the subject or a moment,
\nit all depends on the crowd you\u2019re playing to. <\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
\"Great<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Great Talents Mature Late by Mark Taylor – from my new Japanese inspired series!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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Louis Tussaud\u2019s is without
\nquestion, very much a conversation starter. I think that\u2019s something that
\ncertainly, many new and even not so new artists can learn from. Art should make
\nyou think,  <\/span>engage with, and talk about,
\nand it should give you a different perspective, and challenge perceptions. The
\nexaggeration is a disconnect from the real world with Louis Tussaud\u2019s and as an
\ninstitution that is seen as an entertainment venue first and foremost, perhaps
\nin this respect Louis Tussaud\u2019s is more on point.<\/span><\/p>\n

The contrasting approaches of
\nLouis Tussauds Waxworks and Madame Tussauds venues and artistry serve as a
\ntestament to the adaptability and versatility of wax as an artistic medium.
\nTheir distinct styles not only enrich the art world but also encourage broader
\nappreciation for the diverse interpretations and expressions that art can
\nencompass. It\u2019s also fascinating that both institutions are engaging the
\ngeneral public in a conversation and discovery of an art form without many of
\nthe public realising that they are visiting what is essentially a gallery
\ncreated by artists.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Flick<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Flick Football by Mark Taylor – one of my retro toy creations inspired by tabletop football or as friends in the USA call it, soccer. (It’s football you know…)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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The Legacy of Louis\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Louis Tussaud, born in 1869,
\ninherited the families creativity and developed his own passion for wax
\nmodelling. <\/span><\/p>\n

In the mid-19th<\/sup>
\ncentury, Louis set up his own wax museum, it was intentionally different to
\nMadame Tussaud\u2019s  <\/span>original venue in
\nLondon, England, and had been created to appeal to a very different audience.
\nOpening in Regent Street, London, in 1890, the waxworks enjoyed a popularity
\nthat continues today.<\/span><\/p>\n

Louis’s waxworks quickly
\ngained attention for its eclectic mix of historical figures, celebrities, and
\npeculiar creations, each imbued with his distinctive style.<\/span><\/p>\n

Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks was
\nnot known for its strict adherence to realism, making that distinction between
\nthe two museums even more apparent. While Madame Tussaud was synonymous with hyper-realism,
\nLouis took creative liberties, infusing a touch of humour and whimsy into his
\nfigures. Visitors to his museum were treated to a curious collection that
\nincluded exaggerated and caricatured versions of famous personalities, making
\nfor a light-hearted and entertaining experience.<\/span><\/p>\n

Following Louis Tussaud’s
\ndeath in 1938, his waxworks continued under the care of his descendants. The
\nmuseum faced challenges, including changes in ownership and locations, but it
\nmaintained its reputation for quirkiness. Over the years, the collection expanded
\nto include new additions, blending historical figures with contemporary pop
\nculture references.<\/span><\/p>\n

Louis Tussaud\u2019s was also known
\nfor its chamber of horrors attraction, something I remember well from the
\nBlackpool location. It featured exhibits that were probably too mature for
\nyoung people, yet I must have been around 9 or 10 years old when I first visited.
\nExhibits at the time included a torture chamber and a guillotine. <\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Slot<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Slot Car Racing art print by Mark Taylor – available from my usual outlets. You have no idea how long it took me to paint the track, it looked so simple yet I was still working on the track after 5 hours! You can see the detail on my Pixels website.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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The Evolution of Wax
\nModelling\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

In the early days of wax
\nmodelling, artisans and sculptors would use beeswax, today the materials are
\nfar more advanced. Wax is still the primary material used in modelling but
\nartists also use resin and silicone, and the techniques used today are
\nsignificantly more advanced than in the past.<\/span><\/p>\n

Early artists would use simple
\nsculpting techniques, today they use a much more varied range of techniques,
\ntechnology and skills including digital sculpting and 3D printing. This isn\u2019t
\nsurprising as some of the wax models today also incorporate technologies and
\nadvanced animatronics. <\/span><\/p>\n

New techniques are constantly
\nbeing explored, but many of the techniques used today  <\/span>hark back to the very same processes used by
\nMadame Tussaud. Once a public figure is chosen, there is a sitting where up to
\n200 measurements are taken of the subject alongside photographs from every
\nangle. Eyes, hair and skin are colour matched, and a metal armature is
\nconstructed to support a clay mould.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\"Wabi<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wabi Sabi Japanese inspired artwork by Mark Taylor – one of a series of new works originally created as a commission. The commissioned piece will appear on a future trading card!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


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The head is worked on
\nseparately from the body, in a process that can last for around four to six
\nweeks. Real human hairs are inserted individually, including eyebrows, and
\nartist\u2019s will then paint the model to reproduce the exact skin tone and detail any
\nblemishes. In this process, ten base layers are used to replicate the skin tone
\nand it is at this point that an hair stylist will style the hair.<\/span><\/p>\n

A plaster cast is created from
\nthe clay sculpture and then melted wax is poured slowly into the mould to avoid
\nair bubbles. Excess wax is then removed leaving a hallow head where the eyes
\nand teeth can then be placed. The body of each Madame Tussaud waxwork is then
\ncreated in exactly the same way, but bodies are created using fibreglass for
\ndurability. <\/span><\/p>\n

Wax Modelling Beyond The
\nTourist Attraction\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Wax models have also been used
\nin anatomy and medicine for centuries and while the contributions of Vesalius
\nand his followers to anatomical illustration have been widely recognised, the
\nwork of Veslingius and particularly Fabricius has often been overlooked. By
\n1600, Fabricius had amassed over 300 paintings that together formed the Tabulae
\nPictae, an impressive anatomical atlas that was highly regarded by his
\ncontemporaries. Many of his new observations were incorporated into subsequent
\nworks, including those by Casserius, Spighelius, Harvey, and Veslingius
\nhimself.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
\"Neon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neon Nostalgia by Mark Taylor – another new retro work, this time featuring the stuff you really wanted in the 1980s!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


<\/span><\/p>\n

The Tabulae Pictae: A
\nMasterpiece of Anatomical Illustration<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

The Tabulae Pictae was a
\nground-breaking work that featured highly detailed and accurate illustrations of
\nthe human body. Fabricius’s meticulous attention to detail and his use of
\nshading and perspective created a sense of realism that was unmatched by previous
\nanatomical illustrations. His work was particularly influential in the
\ndevelopment of anatomical wax modelling.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Influence of Eustachius
\nand the Rise of Anatomical Wax Modelling\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

The Tabulae by Eustachius
\n(1552), which were not published until 1714, also had a significant impact on
\nanatomical wax modelling. Eustachius’s detailed illustrations of the inner ear
\nand other anatomical structures provided valuable inspiration for wax modelers.<\/span><\/p>\n

In 1742, Pope Benedict XIV
\nestablished the Museum of Anatomy in Bologna, entrusting Ercole Lelli with the
\ncreation of several anatomical preparations in wax. Lelli’s work was highly
\nregarded, and his wax models were used for teaching and research purposes for
\nmany years.<\/span><\/p>\n

Felice Fontana, recognising
\nthe potential of wax models for anatomical teaching, proposed the establishment
\nof a wax-modelling workshop in Florence in 1771. With the support of the Grand
\nDuke, Fontana’s workshop produced a large number of highly detailed wax models
\nthat were used for teaching and research purposes throughout Europe.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n
\"Japanese<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fear is Greater than Danger by Mark Taylor – one of the new series of Japanese inspired works I have worked on.<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n


<\/span><\/p>\n

The contributions of
\nVeslingius, Fabricius, Eustachius, Lelli, and Fontana to anatomical
\nillustration and wax modelling were significant and far-reaching. Their work
\nhelped to advance the understanding of human anatomy and revolutionised the way
\nanatomy was taught and studied.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Renaissance\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Masters of wax modelling also
\nappeared during the renaissance, where models would appear alongside more
\ntraditional works of art. Sculptors during this period would also create wax
\nmodels as drafts for the works they would go on to produce in stone or marble,
\nand there are surviving examples from Michelangelo in the Royal Collection and
\nthe British Museum. <\/span><\/p>\n

It was also during the
\nrenaissance that wax portrait reliefs became popular, with the craft originally
\nattributed to Antonio Abondio who had previously created works for the courts
\nof Northern Europe. Interestingly, wax portraits continue for the time being to
\nbe one of the more affordable entry points to serious fine art collecting. <\/span><\/p>\n

Today it\u2019s not impossible to
\npick up a relatively early work for a few hundred pounds or dollars, although
\nthose with more important connections will be more likely in the region of ten
\nthousand pounds\/dollars. In 2015, a work valued at $7000 surpassed the estimate
\nwith a final sale price of $31,250 and in 2020, a collection of wax seals from
\nfamous figures including William Pitt, Marie Antionette, and Benjamin Franklin
\nwas sold at Sotheby\u2019s for \u00a35250 (UK).<\/span><\/p>\n

Collecting Wax Art\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

If you are thinking about
\ncollecting wax based art, you might also want to consider that the figures,
\nmodels and seals you are most likely to find today will have been created with
\nbeeswax, and this is especially problematic to care for. Often tinted with
\npigment, wax portraits are especially susceptible to UV rays and heat from the
\nsun. You might also want to consider how any pieces are lit, the standard light
\nlevel to display these items is usually around 150 LUX with a maximum UV level
\nof 75 microwatts per lumen. <\/span><\/p>\n

Temperature is another factor
\nto consider. In warm or high temperatures, the works can become deformed, if
\nthe temperature is too cold, then you will see cracks leaving the work brittle
\ndue to a loss of moisture and elasticity. If models are constructed using metal
\nframes, there\u2019s also a consideration around the introduction of rust. <\/span><\/p>\n

So while there are a lot of
\nthese works selling relatively inexpensively when compared to other fine arts,
\nyou do need to pay attention to the condition of the work. If problems are
\ncaught early on, then it is possible for a conservator to preserve the piece in
\nmost cases, but this adds to the overall cost of ownership. That said,
\ntraditional fine art can also succumb to environmental factors, and I have a
\nfeeling that wax is beginning to become more fashionable amongst collectors
\ngiven the recent sales figures, so long as you keep it stored in a cool dark
\nplace, but just maybe not in Louis Tussaud\u2019s Chamber of Horrors, it was
\nhorrific!<\/span><\/p>\n

About Mark\u2026<\/span><\/b><\/h1>\n

Mark is an original retro
\nartist who has been painting the 1980s since the 1980s. He is a vintage
\ntechnology and home computing preservationist (retro hoarder) and has been
\ncreating art professionally since the mid-eighties. He made brief appearances
\non TV and Radio during the 1990s. <\/span><\/p>\n

You can purchase Mark\u2019s work
\nthrough Fine Art America or his Pixels site here: https:\/\/10-mark-taylor.pixels.com<\/a>   You
\ncan also purchase prints and originals directly. You can view Mark\u2019s portfolio
\nwebsite and see a small selection of his works at https:\/\/beechhousemedia.com<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Join the conversation on
\nFacebook at: https:\/\/facebook.com\/beechhousemedia<\/a>
\nand Threads or connect on \u201cX\u201d (You realise it\u2019s still Twitter right?)
\n@beechhouseart You can also find me on BlueSky, but let\u2019s be honest, no one can
\nfind anyone on BlueSky. All images, text, are copyright. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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