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Hyperrealistic sculptures of humans by Sam Jinks show how vulnerable we are

These stunning hyperrealistic sculptures of humans by artist Sam Jinks will simply blow you away.

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Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

Via Creative Boom submission. All images courtesy of the artist

He creates works of art that show our private lives and emotional vulnerability, all with the deliberate intention to move us. Based on different stages of life – from both the beginning and the end – the characters are inspired by photographs of real people.

The frozen life cycles really evoke a lot of shock and emotion, as they are incredibly realistic and thought-provoking. The sculptures suggest so powerfully how vulnerable we truly are. Made from fibreglass, silicone, resin, calcium carbonate and actual human hair, they make a striking portrayal of human beings. To find out more visit samjinks.com.

Two hyperrealistic silicone sculptures of newborn babies facing each other against a white background
Two hyperrealistic sculptures of nude infants lying on a white platform, created by Sam Jinks from silicone and fibreglass
Two nude figures with animal heads sit together on a white platform in Sam Jinks' hyperrealistic silicone sculpture exploring human vulnerability
Two hyperrealistic figures sit on a white platform, one with a fox's head interacting intimately with the other human figure in a vulnerable pose
Hyperrealistic sculpture by Sam Jinks of a nude figure lying on a white platform, curled in a foetal position with a cat nestled against their body
Hyperrealistic silicone sculpture of a standing female figure by Sam Jinks, with dark hair and neutral expression against a white background
Man in grey jacket observing a hyperrealistic silicone sculpture of a reclining nude male figure draped with fabric
Hyperrealistic silicone sculpture of a young boy with head bowed and white discs attached to his shoulders, looking vulnerable and contemplative
Hyperrealistic silicone sculpture by Sam Jinks of a reclining young person lying on a white surface, viewed from above
Hyperrealistic sculpture of a reclining nude figure with dark hair lying on a white surface, made from silicone and fibreglass by Sam Jinks
Hyperrealistic silicone sculpture by Sam Jinks of a sleeping infant curled up on white fabric, conveying vulnerability and the fragility of human life
Hyperrealistic sculpture of a man's head in profile, with dark hair and facial hair, showing intricate detail in the skin texture and facial features
Split portrait showing a man's bearded face on the left and a pale skull sculpture on the right, a hyperrealistic artwork by Sam Jinks exploring human vulnerability
Gallery interior displaying three hyperrealistic human sculptures by Sam Jinks in various poses of vulnerability and rest across the white-walled space with wooden-framed windows
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