Michael Carl O'Neil

reflects on his Living Statue Series

Sir John A. Macdonald and Queen Victoria

(two of the first of many created thereafter!)

From start.... to finish!!

Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue

My very first living statue!

This reflects the interest that people (particularly children)

have with the application of the makeup!

Indeed, as a mime artist, I encourage children to explore the artform, including application!

Putting on the makeup is actually the beginning of the show....

It creates a lots of curious on-lookers and gives audiences

something to look forward to - the END product!

The application can be a very creative job!

As a close-up.... one can see it can get pretty tricky.

But I enjoy it immensely!

Here we are...

Up close!! I'm really very friendly! Honest!!!

Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue - a sample of the end product!

Always proud to be Canadian!!

An international icon!

Here performing at a corporate event for the Bank of Montreal....

Sir John A. Macdonald's Living Statue!

Surprise - every makeup application can be a bit different!

Toronto Buskerfestival 2001

As it is the month of May.... Queen Victoria's birthday!

I'm revealing more about this character

Queen Victoria's Living Statue

Unusual picture?
Yes, this is the first time I tried on my

Queen Victoria's Living Statue!