The Head, was a puppet stone bust who humorously recaps the steps needed to produce the last art piece made. After doing this, he would usually show his creation of the previous art attack, most times however getting it hilariously wrong and usually bursting into tears. However on one occasion, by accidentally doing part of the instructions incorrectly, he creates a similar effect than desired and is proud of his work. He can sometimes tell jokes after the Big Art Attacks.
Originally, 'The Head' was based on Paul Stevenson's face. Paul was short listed down from one million applicants to become the official Head of Art Attack made of grey stone and appeared in an art gallery, alongside either the museum security guard (who'd be confused by him being alive) or various visitors to the gallery. More recently though, he appears to be made of wet clay and is shown on a table in a fairly messy room.
In series one, 'The Head' was played by Jim Sweeney, in series 2, Andrew O'Connor; and from series 3, having been redesigned as a puppet, he was voiced and operated by Francis Wright. 'The Head' did not appear in series 12 or 13 and from series 17 to 19.
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