Street performer, Piazza di San Pietro, Rome
The term living statue refers to a mime artist who poses like a statue or mannequin, usually with realistic statue-like makeup, sometimes for hours at a time. This is an art that requires a great deal of patience and physical stamina.
Location can be the key. An act that might make money at one place and time may not work at all in another setting. Popular spots tend to be public places with large volumes of pedestrian traffic, high visibility, low background noise and as few elements of interference as possible. Good locations may include tourist spots, such as Piazza di San Pietro (St. Peter's Square) in Rome.
Photo Courtesy of Brendan Delaney
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