Thanks! The music was actually composed specifically for this movie by Bill Boutwell.I love his work. you can check it on his myspace page. This particular piece has a lot of depth and in my opinion the perfect balance between foreboding and hope. It is I think because he composed it in just a few days that it feels so right. I can hear Spontaneity and passion in his music.

What a creative way to raise awareness of such an important issue. Thanks for sharing Philippe.

I am in awe at the work. As a detention officer the meth addicts rarely look as good as his final piece...it is a disintegration of the mind, body and spirit. Thank you for doing this.

I don't think I've ever seen a video like this, one where the -process- had such an impact on me. I'm an art student and an aspiring sculptor. In my experience sculptors have a tendency to focus on product above all else. In this piece however, the art comes from the process, the transformation, something the viewer observes and feels. Simply beautiful storytelling. I hope to keep this video to remind me of that. I feel it has forever changed the way I'll approach my sculptures. Thank you.

Amazing work my friend, keep doing what you're doing. At the end when the child's voice said "Mommy" . . . it sent shivers down my back.

Wow.... The sculpter is amazing... I don't think it could get any more real than that. Great Job

this video was as engaging a sculpture tutorial as it was a riveting cautionary tale . good job!

My, what an abstract thinker you must be. Who would think to do such a sculpture , other than a pure genius. Well done my friend, and the message was so spot on.

I think the last "thin" (version) - the final and end result was brilliant - I must admit I adored the cloth of the first version but everything was indeed just just improved but reinvented and a totally new sculpture emerged. Brilliant. I salute your skills.

Thank you for taking me on that thought-provoking emotional journey.

This video is so powerful and sad it brings tears to my eyes. The music drives it home even more. Only an artist with the skill, understanding and sensitivity of Philippe could bring this about.

Absolutely Breathtaking Philippe! Thanks for Inspiring!

Wow, amazing transformation!!!

Wow, a very painful subject, shown with such skill. I am in awe of you Philippe.

Wow, what a transformation! Seriously, this was amazing.

Very interesting concept and peice. Well done! The little girl asking for her mother was heartbreaking because I have known people who had parent's who were addicts. It's scarring and effects the child more than anyone can know.

@FeatherWoodN713 I'm so sorry to hear that. I hope that you keep strong and move forward for your baby's sake. Do whatever it takes to keep your baby in a safe and stable environment. My prayers are definitely with you.

i saw this in the late 08, just came back to this project now in 13. . . this time can't explain in words...well done Maestro.

great piece of artwork.. great artist...

I agree. That should be a PSA for the dangers of drug abuse and the effect it has not only on the person themselves but the family as well.

Impressionante.....magnifico...parabéns,divino teu trabalho!

you are incredibly gifted

Thank you Amanda, your are doing pretty good yourself.

You have a special God-given gift... good work.

amazing... and truthful. What a talent.

wow.... just..... wow...... fantastic sculpting and moving message!

I have chills watching this video. He knows someone who has gone through this, there is no doubt among those who have survived this. Those lucky enough not to experience this themselves -or by one close to them waste breath talking shit and trolling... Well done! A work of art in all the forms shown.

Amazing form, proportions, realism, skill and talent. Very life life.

What a deep message! What incredible talent! Wow!

what a great artist...incredible, and yet so true.

this is really powerful. thank you for making this. art speaks.

Thank you for giving this statement with your art.

Wonderful the carving with this amazing music! Congratulation!

I love your work!

so moving! amazing job!

Amazing work, my favorite by far.

Beautifully done. You are very talented.

Thank you. I use a low fire earthenware, just basic clay.

I love the final result, fantastic work.

that is amazing!!! and a very potent visual !!!

You are incredibly talented.

*tears* that was beautiful. My cousin spent years on Meth... it is destructive. Thank you very much for sharing your talent in such a meaningful way.

Impressive! Not only the final result but the talent!

awesome work!

wow that had quite an effect. What a statement and using the music combined with sculpture and that little girl's voice. That was haunting. I hate to use the word beautiful when talking about the effects of meth but this is beautiful art. I hope this isn't art made from personal experiences.

Beautiful work. Thanks for sharing... It's rare to find someone in the art field to oppose drugs, so I commend you for that.

how beautiful!!!you are talent!

absolutely awe inspiring work

Congratulations. Great talent!

Very nice work.

Thank you!

What an incredible artist. Wonder how long the transformation took him.

Brilliant artist.

amazing work

OMG ... the eyes. great work

Captured a life times of experiences. In 4.54 minutes. Makes you think ! How tragic. Thanks for posting. Food for thought. Life can be absolutely dreadful if you don`t watch out for yourself. thanks again.

that was simply amazing, from one sculpter to the next, just the pure artistry is redicules, then with a meaning as deap and meaningfull as that, thats what art is

So much power and emotion

Dear Sr, You are an ARTIST.

Me fascinó... Eres un dios con esas manos!!

That's very powerful.. perfect music too.

Very well done. True talent my friend. Great message, and a wonderful way to demonstrate the effects of such a horrible substance.

Thanks for all your videos! you are really a master! amazing work! Im very lucky to find your videos! Thank you very much!

VERY Good job!!

such a strong message

absolute talent.

As I understood it's a message about people taking drugs and some of them have children so this video show us what some kid is maybe living, looking it's mother fading like a flower. Sad. But beautiful work! I'm impressed!

Amazing skills indeed!

increible ! saludos desde Buenos Aires Argentina

That was........Something i will never forget!! Amazing

Magnifique !!!

that is a good message and good work ps;how long does it take you

Complimenti!

Wow, that was amazing!

Beautiful work and talent. Messed up reality. Hope kids get it.

Thank you!!!!!

Very impressive.

nice work.. good message to.

Wow, that was brilliant!

This is so powerful.

uel talent ! un ressenti émotionnel fort et cela paraît simple, mais il n'en n'est rien ! bravo

Как же давно я искал этот гениальный ролик! Спасибо!

amazing, well done!

you have amazing talent, I am an illustrator/artist and just now starting scultpture, I was wondering where you are located and if you teach?

I really enjoyed this...

Is this hollow inside??? amazing work!!!

Philippe Faraut is my most favorite sculptor. I am sorry, I wasn't paying much attention to the message, This skill in his hands, move me. Saloner

Beautiful!

This is a good idea. I will think about this concept for my channel.

very nice !

@rkmcall in fact the sculpture was destroyed...

wow i am so amazed theres people this talented on are planet

SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Inspiritual ......Beautiful sculpture with all details Music is perfect too.......Thank you for let us Enjoy you Art Philippe :)

amazing work, Philippe! I admire your work and learn a lot from it. Can anyone tell me, please, what is the guitar music playing here?? I would like to learn to play it on my guitar. :) Cheers

Wow. That was amazinggg.

If that doesn't provide enough visual of what meth can do, I don't know what can. Very unique and I love how it shows each feature change drastically as you remove fat deposits and bring out the skeletal structure underneath. Where did you learn your anatomy from, any books/references you'd personally recommend?

Simplemente hermoso

Very good

amazing man...amazing...

Awesome!