Question

read the source of the allusion.

in greek mythology, pygmalion was a king who fell in love with his sculpture of an ideal woman. the statue then came to life in answer to his prayer.

what is the meaning of the allusion in the sentence below?

the makeup artists devotion to his work has at times turned into a personal obsession with certain clients, leading some to call him a modern - day pygmalion.

a person who becomes overly invested in his or her creation
a person who is anxious to please a difficult client

Explanation:

In Greek myth, Pygmalion loved his creation. The makeup - artist's obsession with clients is like being overly invested in his 'creations' (clients as his work results).

Answer:

a person who becomes overly invested in his or her creation