Amy Winehouse Statue Unveiled In London [PHOTOS]

Amy Winehouse would've turned 31 today.

Although she passed away four years ago, her likeness will outlast most of us thanks to a new life-sized statue in north London.

Her father, Mitch Winehouse, told The Guardian that seeing the statue was "incredibly emotional."

"It is like stopping her in a beautiful moment in time," he said. "We really hope Amy's fans love the statue."

London-based artist Scott Eaton sculpted the 5-foot-7-inch statue, and had a lengthy statement at the ceremony in which he remembered being approached by Mitch.

"We met to talk about my work, the design process and ideas for the sculpture," Eaton said. "I developed a few drawings and we took things from there. I've always been a fan of Amy's music and have the utmost respect for her as an artist.

"From a sculptor's perspective, Amy has an amazing style and energy. My sketchbooks are full of hundreds of subtle variations on how she would stand. The pose had to capture Amy's attitude and strength, but also give subtle hints of insecurity. The hand on the hip, the turn of the head, the grabbing of the skirt, the turned in foot - these are all small elements that contribute to the personality of the piece.

"The design is not based on any single snapshot, photo or moment in time, but an amalgamation of influences. Hopefully by taking many important moments in her history and drawing on those, the piece comes close to capturing the essence of Amy."

Here's a closer look at the memorial, which sits in London's Camden Square, where Winehouse lived before her overdose and death in 2011:

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