Statuette Dancer-Showgirl On Louboutins

Inspiration for statuette dancer

Where does someone get their inspiration from?

This figurine is the most recent addition to the 'Body postures' series.
I previously made the sculpture 'Ballerina' in this series. This was finished and is no longer in my possession.
Later I thought that I could also have given this ballerina figurine a skirt made of feathers, a tutu. That would have enhanced the ballet dancer’s portrayal.

Then came the image of a showgirl with the feathers and high heels upwards.

So, in this case, for the statuette of a dancer, first there was the title, Showgirl on Louboutins. It just had to be made.

Completion statuette dancer

Not that I'm a fan of super high heels and pointed toes. But the striking red shoe soles have become the well-known trademark of Louboutin shoes. And are therefore recognizable when worn by women (e.g. on TV).

In photos of showgirls, these women always stand proudly upright in heels, the body turned slightly away from the camera, but looking straight into the camera.
Dressed in swimsuit-like costumes with glitter, they wear an exuberant plumage on their bottom and head. The feathers on their heads make them appear taller and slimmer.

Not that they are dressed in Louboutin shoes, but my statuette of a showgirl is.

Body posture statuette dancer

The Showgirl's body pose on photo’s actually consists of three twists.
From the feet to the waist the largest rotation, a quarter turn from the camera.
The upper body is slightly less turned. An eighth turn away from the camera.
And the head is looking straight at the camera.

This rotation of the body is emphasized on the figurine by the staggered gilded parts and the golden face.

Other features showgirl

The feathers on the buttocks and the head are complemented by feathers on the breasts and a feather collar around the head.
Together with the long crystal earrings, they enhance the show element of the costume.

And this whole pose on golden colored high-heeled shoes with red soles.

Size statuette dancer

Whole:
height 166 cm
wide 19 cm
deep 17 cm

Figurine:
height 41 cm
wide 19 cm
deep 17 cm

Plinth:
height 74 cm
wide 12 cm
deep 12 cm

Brass rod:
long 51 cm
diameter 6 mm

Materials wooden statuette dancer

2 pine wooden cabinet legs
a beech wood ball
2 half round balls
white feathers
crystal beads
red thread
gold leaf
brass rod
pine wooden base