Summary
A devoted fan ofThe Last of Usshowed off an impressive piece of artwork after their mother sculpted an intricately designed wall mount of the clickers from Naughty Dog’s blockbuster franchise. While Naughty Dog has plenty of its own official merchandise forThe Last of Us, the handmade nature of the clicker sculpture makes it truly one of a kind, as opposed to something printed in a factory.
While bothThe Last of Usgamesoffer a slew of enemy typesto use as inspiration for fan art, the clicker is the most iconic by far, due to its unique design and abundance, being one of the most common enemy types in the series. The franchise is known for its gloomy, postapocalyptic visuals that combine nature and the leftovers of modern human civilization, and the clicker seems to pursue a similar idea with its design.
The wall-mounted bust created by a fan’s mother seems to capture this idea as well, as indicated by the images Reddit user poisonpith shared in the game’s official subreddit. It incorporates elements of nature and the visual and narrativethemesThe Last of Usis known for. Most of the space is taken up by the clicker’s face, which is snarling viciously in the direction of the viewer, showing off its teeth and impressive strands of drool in its mouth.
The Last of Us Fan Shows Off Her Mother’s Handiwork
Fans in the comments were impressed, praising the original poster’s mother for her apparent artistic talent, stating that the sculpture managed to be scary and beautiful at the same time. Others inquired about whether their mother sells any of their work online since they were interested in owning a piece like this one, and though she reportedly does sell art locally, there does not seem to be a way to purchase any online.
It is unclear whether the user’s mother is also a fan of the franchise or if they were simply answering demand or working for commission, but according to a comment on the original post, she is a very experienced clay sculptor and artist. Still, it may not be surprising if she were a fan, consideringThe Last of Ustelevision series on HBOhelped to broaden the series' audience even more.
In the midst of the HBO series' popularity, developer Naughty Dog released a remake of the first game for PlayStation 5 and Steam, rebuilding the original from the ground up with major visual upgrades and other improvements. The decision to remake the decade-old game confused some fans, and when it finally released,The Last of Us Part 1saw major issues with its PC port, which was notoriously buggy and had poor performance. However, it was improved through patches and the PS5 version launched smoothly.
Additionally, Naughty Dog went on to remasterThe Last of Us Part 2,giving it a native PlayStation 5 port that came with some visual improvements and a brand-new mode. The franchise remains as popular as ever, with HBO’sThe Last of Usseries currently undergoing production on a second season. Still, withNaughty Dog seemingly working on an all-new IP, it remains to be seen when a third game will appear.
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Experience the emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters in The Last of Us, winner of over 200 Game of the Year awards. In a ravaged civilization, where infected and hardened survivors run rampant, Joel, a weary protagonist, is hired to smuggle 14-year-old Ellie out of a military quarantine zone. However, what starts as a small job soon transforms into a brutal cross-country journey. Includes the complete The Last of Us single-player story and celebrated prequel chapter, Left Behind, which explores the events that changed the lives of Ellie and her best friend Riley forever.
