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STORY OF PLASTERMAN The initial inspiration came from a picture in a wallpaper sample book. Shortly after seeing it, part-time thespian and professional child educator Clark M. Clark decided to create a plaster looking human statue titled " Totally Plastered in Victoria in the Spring of 2000. He put together an all-white costume from hat to shoes, covered head and hands with kids’ face paint, make-shifted a hand drawn sign, wrapped a white sheet around a milk crate then stood along Victoria Harbor’s Lower Causeway. Amused and enthused by public response, he worked with his brother (construction) and sister (lettering) to made a proper platform. As well he invested in performance make-up and really good soap.
Returning to the Causeway the next Spring, the act continued to take shape. With apologies to his sister, the box was painted all white and the artistic lettering replaced with a Plasterman plaque. Still he had to content with constant winds. Experimenting with various paints he eventually found one that worked to both harden the suit and add to the look. As Clark continued to perform into the late fall, gloves and occasional ear-muffs were added.
Since that first Spring, Plasterman has gone and continues to go through many changes, especially in the variety of costumes and dance moves. As years go by, Clark looks forward to bringing his coin-operated human statue to various fairs, festivals, trade shows, sporting events, private functions, charity activities and television appearances.

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