Life-Size Amy Winehouse Statue Unveiled in Camden
It's unveiled on what would have been Amy's 31st birthday
A life-size statue of the late Amy Winehouse has been unveiled in Camden, North London.
The creation of sculptor Scott Eaton, the bronze statue was unveiled yesterday afternoon (14th September) on what would have been Amy’s 31st birthday.
Situated outside The Stables Market just metres from where Amy lived, the sculpture depicts Amy with her hand on hip and her trademark beehive hairdo.
Scott Eaton said the statue captures Amy’s "attitude and strength, but also give subtle hints of insecurity".
He added: "The hand on the hip, the turn of the head, the grabbing of the skirt, the turned in foot - these are all small elements that contribute to the personality of the piece."
Amy’s parents Mitch and Janis Winehouse both attended the unveiling with Mitch telling the crowd: “It is incredibly emotional to see Amy like this, but Scott has done an amazing job in capturing her.
“It is like stopping her in a beautiful moment in time. The Winehouse family are very grateful to Scott and we really hope Amy’s fans love the statue.”
Mitch runs the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which educates young people about drug and alcohol misuse, supports vulnerable youngsters and helps disadvantaged people through music.
Amy died at her Camden home aged 27 in 2011 from accidental alcohol poisoning.