An Interview With Hiko 5 Questions With Master Sculptor Hiko Maeda 1. Precious Moments figurines have many details that bring beauty and grace together. How long does a standard size figurine take to sculpt, from start to finish? It depends on how detailed the figurine is. For a standard size single figurine, it takes two to three days to complete. 2. Many Club Members may not know this, but you are a fan of rock music and even play guitar in your free time. What other hobbies do you enjoy? I play regular acoustic and electric guitar. I played in a rock band with my friend when I was young (before I moved to the United States). I like to constantly improve my skills. I love learning and practicing my art (sculpting and painting), music (guitar and singing), and sports. I love the ’80s or ’90s music from my generation, as well as many Guitar Hero songs.
3. You recently sculpted a beautifully stunning figurine of Jesus with angels surrounding Him. What inspired you to create such a detailed piece of artwork? This year and throughout 2020, everyone had a difficult time and we all learned patience because of COVID-19. I saw many people on Facebook or other social media websites who were sharing their prayers, constantly saying “My God, please help us with…” I thought that if I show them my sculpture of the beautiful Jesus and angels, it might help them to feel better. That was my challenge to myself in creating it.
Master Sculptor Hiko Maeda
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