For my “Must Bust” project I selected Nelson Mandela as my muse. I chose Nelson Mandela because I wanted to have a little diversity in my project. By choosing an icon and former leader of another country I hope to accomplish this. Nelson Mandela is a very admirable man whether or not you agree with his political stance. Surviving in such harsh conditions in a total institution for so long and still holding onto your values is a close to impossible feat, just this makes him admirable. Mandela is most well known for being anti-apartheid revolutionary and the former president of South Africa. I was surprised to learn that Nelson Mandela and his wife were divorced, he survived jail so long I thought he would be able to endure marriage. Nelson Mandela’s real name is not “Nelson” he was given this name in preparatory school, as it was customary for each student to receive a Christian name. His real name is Rolihlahla Mandela. His father died when he was a child leaving him to be raised by extended family who would often tell stories of great world leaders and their crusades on injustices. This is where Mandela was first inspired to be a great leader for his people. Finally, I would most like to convey Nelson’s resilience through my bust. This character quality is probably the most defining of Mandela’s and therefore an important aspect to have within my sculpture. He never stopped fighting for what he believed in no matter what was placed in his way and that is why we know his name today.