We’ve seen scads of hyperrealistic paintings that trick our minds — but what about brain-befuddling sculptures? Meet Australian hyperrealist sculptor, Ronald “Ron” Mueck, who uses silicone and mixed media to create shockingly lifelike figures. Warning: Some NSFW images ahead.
The colours and proportions are nearly perfect on every piece — but what makes them so uncanny is their massive scale. For example, Mueck’s sculptures include a newborn child that takes up an entire room, and an old man the size of a cavernous gallery.
Though Mueck has been on the scene for almost two decades, he’s still creating new work. The artist’s three brand-new creations, produced especially for the Fondation Cartier, are on exhibition in Paris until September 29, 2013. It’s not to be missed, if you happen to be in France. In the meantime, check out a handful of past work Mueck’s work below.
Top picture: Gautier Deblonde/Fondation Cartier
Woman With Shopping Bags, 2013.
Picture: Francois Mori/AP
Couple Under an Umbrella, 2013.
Picture: Francois Mori/AP
Young Couple, 2013.
Picture: Francois Mori/AP
Youth, 2009.
Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Drift, 2009.
Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Still Life, 2009.
Picture: Raoul Wega/Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
Woman with Sticks, 2008.
Picture: Dan Kitwood/Getty Images
A girl, 2006.
Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Spooning Couple, 2005.
Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Two Women, 2005.
Picture: Raoul Wegat/Getty Images
In Bed, 2005
Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Mother And Child, 2002.
Picture: Johannes Simon/Getty Images
Mask II, 2001-2002.
Picture: Raoul Wegat/Getty Images
Untitled (Big Man), 2000.
Picture: Francois Mori/AP
Boy, 2000.
Picture: Polfoto, Morten Overgaard/AP
Dead Dad, 1996-1997.
Picture: Raoul Wegat/Getty Images
Big Baby, 1996.
Picture: Peter Macdiarmid/Getty Images