Plasterman

I couldn't let summer pass without at least one photo of perennial causeway performer, "Plasterman", whose living statue mime enthralls everyone, and especially enchants kids -->

Dorian

Here's a new character on the Causeway, Dorian, a living statue and mime. If he looks a little familiar it's because he is being portrayed by the Causeway veteran performer who appeared for years as Plasterman, enchanting and amazing adults and children alike. Visible behind Dorian are some of the many luxurious boats displayed as part of last weekend's Victoria Inner Harbour Boat Show.

Plasterman

Above is a rather monolitihic study of a perennial Causeway performer, Plasterman. Usually he is in the midst of a gawking crowd such as on the left though sometimes people walk by without even noticing him. In any case his mix of mime and humor never fails to amaze and amuse.

Canada Day

Canadians celebrate Canada Day in a wide variety of ways but here is a unique expression. This is "That Statue Guy", Victoria's own Plasterman, one of the most perennially popular entertainers on the Inner Harbour Causeway.

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Happy Canada Day to all my fellow Canadians and to visitors from around the world.

Plasterman Revisited

A couple of weeks ago I posted a photo of Plasterman, a mime artist who performs as a living statue on the Inner Harbour Causeway. In addition to video recording some of the musical artists on the causeway I've lately been shooting video of Plasterman. He's an interesting performer and you can expect to see more of him here soon.

Welcome To Victoria!

Though he's generally dressed in white he's one of the more colorful characters performing on the Inner Harbour Causeway in the summer season. This is Plasterman, a living statue whose mime artistry causes more jaw-dropping amazement than any other Causeway act. I always enjoy watching people - especially kids - walk past him then do a double take. Passersby often gather in little knots discussing whether he's a person or a statue. Kids edge up for a closer look and, just at the crucial moment, Plasterman jerks into motion, inevitably causing squeals and giggles. With Plasterman, however, it always ends with hugs all round and visitors with happy memories of Victoria. Plasterman has a website you can visit by clicking HERE.

Plasterman

The Inner Harbour Causeway is a bit of a circus in the summer but it's a warm, friendly circus where visitors to the city can mix with the performers and artists. Plasterman, pictured here today, though he looks a little aloof and unapproachable, is a wonderful entertainer who routinely interacts with passersby and leaves them with lasting pleasant memories. Check out his website HERE. I think our city owes a vote of thanks to the buskers and other entertainers and artists who meet visitors on the causeway. They are infinitely patient and friendly and are a credit to our city.

"I don't believe it!" "That's not real!"

What are these people looking at?

And what is happening?
It's PLASTERMAN!You may find it hard to believe that the living statue Causeway Artist known as Plasterman evokes these reactions, but it is a tribute to his skills as a makeup artist and mime that he does. Visit his website to find out more about him.