These tinfoil monks are actually "sculpted" around real people kneeling down to get the pose molded. Interesting point of view on how mass followings, monkhood, and even religion might seem intimidating, bright and attractive -- but might be really empty inside.
This reminded me of Uncle Ariel's paper-mache Parliaments on display in the office at Grandma Prose's house.

Sheets of rubber carved with the city plan of Dublin or something.




Chairman Mao, one of the very realistic figures in this automated exhibit of aged world leaders. Comical.