When returned to its resting state the sculpture reassumes its shape.
Each sheet is glued individually by hand until he had created a small block.
For the finer features, he uses an angle grinder that allows him to achieve greater detail.
He puts the finishing touches on the sculpture with sandpaper.
Each bust comprises roughly 7,000 to 8,000 sheets of paper and weighs about 30 pounds.
Li Hongbo has exhibited his sculptures in various museums around the world.
