Sculptor defends the bust of Cristiano Ronaldo: Even Jesus could not please everyone
Cristiano Ronaldo received one of the biggest honors of his life on Wednesday, when his native Madeira, Portugal, officially changed the name of his airport to that of the top scorer of Real Madrid. The unprecedented event in the footballer's career was a reason for celebration in which, in addition to unveiling his name in large letters at the entrance of the airport, also revealed a bust with his face, a statue that has drawn much attention by Little resemblance to the player.
It was a matter of minutes for the statue to become viral and flip through social networks and TV shows. As expected, dozens of memes appeared on the timeline of Internet users where the design was compared to cartoons or figures that in no way resemble Cristiano Ronaldo. Even art critics raised their voices to express their displeasure at the bronze bust that shows smiling to the captain of the selection of Portugal.
Despite the criticism and mockery that the design received, its creator, the sculptor Emanuel Santos, defended his work and said: "It is impossible to please the Greeks and the Trojans. Not even Jesus pleases everyone," a form of Explain that some may not like his work while others find it acceptable.
In his talk with Globo Esporte, Emanuel added: "It's a matter of taste, and it's not as simple as it seems, I've seen the work of great artists who follow this parameter, what matters is the impact this work generates."
Emanuel Santos said that the criticisms, memes and comments that his work generated do not affect him because they are not taken seriously. "There is always the possibility of producing something that looks different. I was already prepared for this," he said calmly. About his creative process, Santos explained that for it was based on several photographs of the player. "It was not a specific one. I put the images next to me and I started working on the bust."
He also said that the player liked the statue before it was unveiled at the event. "Cristiano saw the photos that his brother sent him. He was with him in the Museum of Cristiano and by the messages he liked what he saw. He just asked to change some of the wrinkles that appear on his face when he laughs. He said that made him more handsome and asked to be softened to make him look more jovial. But he went forward because they liked what they saw. "
Cristiano Ronaldo has not commented on this. On the great event that he attended with his son Cristiano and his current girlfriend, Gina RodrÃguez, he only shared images where he appears giving his speech of thanks and in which he wrote: "Proud", in addition to "Happy and honored that Have given my name to the airport of Madeira! ".
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