Posts Categorized: Athlete

Barry Sanders Statue a First For Detroit Lions

Barry Sanders was honored with a bronze statue at Ford Field in Detroit, the first for the Detroit Lions NFL. Sculptors Omri Amrany and Lou Cella captured many specific details, most obviously showing his signature zigzag action. The 8-foot bronze balances on one toe, reminding the fans how Sanders evaded opponents with his speed and […]

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Kobe Bryant Statue for LA Lakers; Julie Rotblatt Amrany, Sculptor

The Los Angeles Lakers announced the unveiling of the Kobe Bryant sculpture at Crypto.com Arena to be held on February 8, 2024. As stated in the Lakers press release: “Following his retirement, Kobe Bryant participated in the initial planning of the anticipated statue to come at Star Plaza. This is the first in a series […]

Fergie Jenkins and his bronze sculpture in Canada

Fergie Jenkins in Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada

Fergie Jenkins was honored again with a bronze sculpture in his hometown of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada. Sculptor Lou Cella was at the event to celebrate with the former Chicago Cubs allstar pitcher, his family, and the people of Chatham-Kent. The Chicago Cubs gave their blessing to produce a copy of the sculpture installed outside Wrigley […]

Frank Thomas Sculpture at Auburn University

Frank Thomas was honored by his alma mater, Auburn University, with a bronze sculpture by Lou Cella. “The Big Hurt” is taking a swing at an unseen ball we know would go far. The energy is shown at that point just as contact would be made and the cracking sound of bat hitting ball is […]

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Dustin Brown Statue Unveiled For LA Kings

LA Kings hockey commissioned our studio once again to honor legend Dustin Brown with a bronze sculpture at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The statue was unveiled the same evening as Brown’s jersey number was retired by the Kings. It joins other bronze sculpture at Crypto by the Rotblatt Amrany studio artists: Luc Robitaille, the […]

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Barry Sanders Sculpture at Ford Field, Detroit in 2023

Detroit Lions Announce Pro Football Hall of Fame Running Back Barry Sanders Will Receive a Statue at Ford Field Detroit Lions Official Press Release Statue will be unveiled ahead of the 2023 Detroit Lions season  DETROIT — The Detroit Lions announced at halftime during their 2022 Homecoming game against the Miami Dolphins today that Pro […]

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Fergie Jenkins Honored by Canadian Hometown

Chicago Cubs star Fergie Jenkins is being honored in bronze again–this time by his hometown of Chatham-Kent, Ontario, Canada. Mayor Darrin Canniff was present for the Chicago unveiling at Gallagher Way in May. He connected with Cubs owner Tom Ricketts and received permission to cast the sculpture for the star pitcher’s Canadian hometown. The Chatham […]

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Augie Garrido Honored by Cal State Fullerton

Augie Garrido, considered one of the greatest NCAA baseball coaches was honored by Cal State Fullerton. In celebration of their new team clubhouse, the Titans unveiled a bronze statue of their winningest coach. Timeless Creations sculptor Lou Cella and Studio of Rotblatt Amrany founder Omri Amrany were present for the unveiling at Goodwin Field. The […]

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University of Auburn Tigers Coaching Legends

Auburn University unveiled sculptures of legends Cliff Hare, Shug Jordan, and Pat Dye on Friday October 8. Family and friends were on hand to remember the character and accomplishments of some who helped make the Auburn Tigers so cherished.        

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Landon Donovan: LA Galaxy Legend

The most legendary soccer player in the United States, captured in bronze by legendary artists: The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany – Timeless Creations will unveil its next creation for the LA Galaxy at Dignity Health Sports Park in Los Angeles. The Landon Donovan sculpture will join a previously installed work by Julie Rotblatt […]

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Edgar Martinez Honored by Seattle Mariners

Edgar Martinez was inspired by Roberto Clemente and dreamed of following in his footsteps – history can attest that he did. He attended Interamerican University of Puerto Rico studying business administration. After excelling in semi-pro baseball, Martinez tried out for the Seattle Mariners where he almost missed the cut, but after 17 years, 300+ home […]

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Bob Cousy: Boston Celtics Legend

The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany, in partnership with the city of Worcester, Massachusetts, is proud to honor Bob Cousy with a bronze statue of his likeness. Congratulations to Bob Cousy and his family.  As one of the greatest ball handlers to ever play in the NBA, Bob Cousy was nicknamed ‘Houdini of the […]

A'ja Wilson Statue

A’ja Wilson, Collegiate All-American, WNBA MVP, Olympian

The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany is proud to honor A’ja Wilson with a bronze statue of her likeness on the campus of the University of South Carolina,. The sculpture was unveiled on Monday, January 18, 2021 on the campus in Columbia, South Carolina. Timeless Creations, Inc. believes it is important to highlight and […]

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Gale Sayers and John Hadl Sculpture at University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas, 10.8.2020 — The Rotblatt Amrany Studio, located at historic Fort Sheridan, has once again created a sculpture of one-of-a-kind athletes. Artist Lou Cella created the likenesses of Gale Sayers and John Hadl for the University of Kansas. The unveiling took place at Booth Memorial Stadium at halftime on Saturday, October 3. Lou is […]

Vans Commemorates 20 Years of Skateboarding with Legendary Skater Geoff Rowley

THIS IS OFF THE WALL Campaign Puts a Lens on the Iconic British Skater Who Took on the World—and Won Vans.com/rowley Costa Mesa, CALIF. (August 1, 2019) — Since 1966, Vans has championed skateboarders, supporting the iconoclasts who pushed boundaries within action sports and brazenly lived for what they believe in. Over the last two […]

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Women’s Athletics Make Iconic Images

Julie Rotblatt-Amrany draws on science to inspire her work; she brings attention to energy waves that activate all forms of life that are never static. Utilizing her intuitive understanding of space and interconnections, Julie sculpts the human figure so that it appears to be in motion. The viewer clearly sees the subject’s musculature and grace. […]

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The Legacy of Gordie Howe aka, “Mr. Hockey”

The cold weather is here, and so is hockey season. The beloved winter sport is in full swing and if you plan on attending any games then you will get a treat when you walk into the Joe Louis Arena. The facility is home to a few bronze artistic renderings of several NHL Hall of […]

Unveiling of the John Wooden Sculpture at Purdue University

Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany Announces the Unveiling of the John Wooden Sculpture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN As a tribute to the former Purdue basketball player and legendary Basketball Hall of Fame member, John Wooden was forever immortalized in the Mackey Arena Plaza at Purdue University on Saturday, September 24, 2016. Long […]

Sculpture of Shaquille O’Neal to Join Staples Center Greats

It looks like Shaquille O’Neal is up next to be immortalized in the basketball community, and all of us at Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany are so pleased to announce that we will be creating the statue! “We look forward to having Shaq join the other legends who have been honored with statues […]

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Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany Announces Unveiling of Sculpture to Honor Retiring White Sox Slugger, Paul Konerko

This past Saturday, September 27th, Sculptor Lou Cella from Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany attended “Paul Konerko Day” at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago along with other Studio members. The Studio and Lou Cella were proud to unveil their latest work; a life-size bronze statue of Paul Konerko, to commemorate the player’s last weekend as […]