The bronze life-size statue of the late singer Amy Winehouse which was built for her tribute was unveiled on her supposedly 31st birthday, reports Mirror Magazine.
On Sunday, Sept 14 at 11 am, on a very emotional occasion, the talented singer's loved ones and friends, including actress Barbara Windsor, witnessed for the first time the unveiling of her statue.
Followers of the late Amy Winehouse from different parts of the world joined to pay tribute to the versatile singer.
Amy Winehouse foundation built the statue to commemorate the singer, her talents, achievements and kindred spirit.
Mitch and Janis Winehouse, Amy's parents, had mixed emotions during the said event. Her father affectionately hugged and kissed the masterpiece. He described that they are sad that their daughter is not around anymore but they are very heartened to see that people remember her this way.
The statue is in Winehouse's hometown in Camden, London. Her father, Mitch said that the city was dear to her daughter and it is the perfect place to put the sculpture. Mr. Winehouse commented to BBC, "Now Amy will oversee the comings and goings of her hometown forever."
The famous British sculptor, Scott Eaton made the extraordinary art piece, which shows the distinguished similarity of the statue and the fearless singer.
The statue copied the beautiful vocalist's popular hairdo, retro clothes, and the shoes on her feet.
The way the art work's hand is on its hips and how its skirt was grabbed were very similar on how Amy used to do it.
According to BBC, Eaton wanted to show Winehouse's "attitude and strength but also give subtle hints of insecurity."
Liberty Voice reported that Amy's mother has expressed her happiness with the outcome of the sculpture because it looks exactly like the singer.
"It is just a definite wow," Amy said.
The six times Grammy award winner dealt with alcohol and drug addiction until she unintentionally died of alcohol poisoning in July 23, 2011.