A life-size statue of the late Christopher Reeve - best known for his role as Superman in four films from 1978 to 1987 - will be on display at the upcoming L.A. Times' Hero Complex Film Festival, staring on June 11th. Sculptor Mike Hill tells
LA Times the following...
“This figure was sculpted in clay from various stills of Mr. Reeve. The sculpture was then reproduced in silicone rubber and fiberglass. The skin is painted in layers to reflect human skin tones. The acrylic eyes are custom made to match Reeve's own. Each hair is punched [into place] one at a time. The costume is an exact replica of the original.
Fans can photograph themselves with the Man of Steel on June 11, when the statue is displayed at the festival, where both
Superman and
Superman II: The Donner Cut will be screened.
“I made this piece to remind me of my youth,” says Hill. “As adults we forget the magic moments that forged our childhood dreams. For me Superman still ignites that little boy who couldn’t afford popcorn watching an uplifting and incredibly exciting superhero save the planet. I believed a man could fly … and I still do.”
Who's planning on getting their photograph with Superman (if you're going to the Hero Complex Festival, that is)?
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