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Classic Sculpture Replica is a Giant Melting Candle

New York-based sculptor Urs Fischer gives a whole new meaning to "roman candles." The artist transforms a typical Roman statue into a form of unspoken performance art simply by incorporating an ignited wick into his wax replicas. Ultimately, the giant candles (of which there are technically three) are melted down.

Fischer's intriguing re-imagining of…

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Added by Pinar on July 2, 2012 at 1:00pm — No Comments

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