This Incredible Sculpture Represents A Man Sculpting The Ideal Figure Of His Own Body
This unique sculpture, Self-Made Man, by Mexican artist Victor Hugo Yañez Piña, shows us that we are in charge of our own destiny.
The art of creating three-dimensional shapes from various materials is called sculpting. This amazing sculpture is known as Self-Made Man, a work of art by Mexican sculptor Victor Hugo Yañez Piña. Victor Hugo Yañez Piña was born in Mexico in 1967 and graduated from the Mexican Art School. He creates hyperrealistic sculptures from bronze, resin, and wax. His specialty is sculpting portraits for busts and statues. In 2015, he was named one of the 300 leaders due to his expertise in sculpting. His masterpiece, Self-Made Man, depicts a man carving his own body into an ideal figure. As noted by Dr. Tal Ben-Shahar, a leading happiness researcher, "The process of self-improvement is a journey that requires dedication and self-reflection." Victor's work symbolically shows that everyone can become the best version of themselves in their own unique way. When you first look at the sculpture, you might think it is about losing weight. However, upon deeper reflection, his work represents self-improvement in general, emphasizing that only by working on ourselves can we achieve it. After creating Self-Made Man, Victor then made a complementary sculpture of a woman. Both figures are equipped with the same tools for shaping their own bodies. His work is exhibited at the Guanajuato Museum and the Mexico City Wax Museum. If you are interested in seeing more of his stunning work, you can also view it online on Victor's official website.
The Self-Made Man by Victor Hugo Yañez Piña
"What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make," says Tony Robbins, renowned life coach and motivational speaker.
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"Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What's important is the action. You don't have to wait to be confident. Just do it, and eventually, the confidence will follow."
InstagramOne sculpture weighs approximately 22 pounds (10 kg).
"Real change begins when you take responsibility for your life and focus on what you can control, rather than fixating on what you cannot."
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The sculptures are around 1.6 feet tall (50 cm).
"The swiftest way to triple your success is to double your investment in personal development."
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The Self-Made Woman by Victor Hugo Yañez Piña.
"One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again."
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Sculptures come in two versions: bronze and resin.
"Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is a journey that requires compassion and understanding. As Dr. Carol Dweck, a renowned psychologist, states, 'Becoming is better than being.' This emphasizes the importance of embracing the process of growth. There's no greater investment than in yourself."
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His latest work shows that by chiseling away at your mind, you'll chisel your better future.
"The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence."
Confucius
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This incredible art serves as a reminder that our lives depend solely on our minds, actions, and will. Everything depends on ourselves.
Victor Hugo Yañez Piña is a talented sculptor who creates figures of actors, politicians, and historical and religious sculptures. To date, he has created over six hundred portraits.
The Self-Made Man and Woman are his way of conveying that our destiny lies in our hands. Share with us which piece of his art most attracts your attention in the comment section below.
