Mariah Carey is the latest star to unveil a wax figure. This was unveiled over at Madame Tussauds in Las Vegas. It excited fans, but there was also a level of skepticism. Is it really her — is it?
But how does an artist turn a human into wax? The craft is intricate. Details from clothing to facial expression are defining. Impressive accuracy, or are we?
Fans have mixed emotions about the wax statue. Some have commended its resemblance to Mariah. Some believe it is far off the mark. Artistic success in such work — how do we measure that?
Also, this isn’t the first wax figure for Mariah. Many of the figures of the past were flawed designs, which made a lot of people go, “eh, these aren’t that great.” Or will these statues help complicated personalities that do not limit themselves to art?
The discussion carries on in the social media realm. Are online trolls justified or out of hand? The buzz around the figure highlights its effect. Not merely a work of art, it is a societal observation.
Finally, what does this figure represent? Wax Mariah, her legacy and artistry wrapped in all that vulnerability. Will fans be down with this new hybrid? Only time will tell.
