"WAX": Episode 9 of The Midnight Archive, on the Uncanny Waxworks of Artist Sigrid Sarda

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A new episode of The Midnight Archive--the web-based documentary
series centered around Observatory--has just been uploaded and can be
viewed above. In this episode--entitled "Wax"--we learn about the
uncanny waxworks of artist Sigrid Sarda, visit her amazing home studio/
private museum, and watch as she launches into a new piece using
Midnight Archive director Ronni Thomas as model/subject; fascinating
discussions touching on the history of wax, death, magic and The
Uncanny ensue. This is one of my favorite Midnight Archives thus far;
not to be missed!

The creator of The Midnight Archive--Film-maker and many-time
Observatory lecturer Ronni Thomas--says about this episode:

EPISODE 09 - WAX - A long standing obsession of mine has always been
wax... I am honored to have someone I genuinely consider a true artist
as part of our series - Ms. Sigrid Sarda. From our first meeting I
knew we'd have a ton of things to talk about. The charmingly perverse
Sarda has taught herself the ancient art of sculpting in wax, and it
is every bit as creepy and interesting as you might expect. Her home
(where we shot the episode) - is LITTERED with her creations. Its a
scene out of one of my all time favorite films "Tourist Trap" minus a
creepy cross-dressing Chuck Connors. Take a look at the art behind the
wax. Its truly a fascinating medium. And Sig is truly a fascinating
artist. Stay tuned, as she is working on a maze called Welcome To
Hegemony which is sort of a super speed 'haunted' maze which will
feature many of her wax friends - HOPEFULLY including the wax figure
she is making of yours truly! Enjoy!

For more on the series, to see former episodes, or to sign up for the
mailing list and thus be alerted to future uploads, visit The Midnight
Archive website by clicking here. You can also "like" it on Facebook--
and be alerted in this way--by clicking here. You can find out more
about the amazing work of Sigrid Sarda by clicking here.