Posts Categorized: Monument

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Lake Forest American Legion Memorial for McKinlock Post 264

McKinlock American Legion Post 264 in Lake Forest, Illinois dedicated a memorial to fallen soldiers from the town. Fellow veteran and Post 264 member Gary Tillery sculpted the white bronze eagle applied to the front side of the three ton black granite wall. Tillery designed the piece which also features dedications on the opposite side. […]

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation K-9 & Equine Memorial

Artists of the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany, Jessica LoPresti and Oscar Leon, were honored to have been selected to create the latest sculptural monument at the Gold Star Families Memorial Park. The K-9 and Equine Memorial Plaza pays tribute to the horses and dogs who have served within the Chicago Police Department. The […]

Veterans Memorial in Lake Forest for McKinlock American Legion

Gary Tillery has designed a memorial for the veterans of Lake Forest, Illinois. Forest Bluff Magazine explains the story behind the quest to honor the military veterans of Lake Forest. The monument was created in cooperation with the Lake Forest Park District, and is still accepting donations. To learn more about the American Legion McKinlock […]

Highland Park Veterans Memorial

Highland Park Memorial

Highland Park Freedom’s Sacrifice was originally commissioned in 2006 by the American Legion and the City of Highland Park, Illinois. It’s original purpose was a dedication to the soldiers from Highland Park, Illinois who served and perished in the wars throughout American history. It is a place to contemplate and remember those who sacrificed their […]

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Pete DeBusk Sculpture at Lincoln Memorial University

Lincoln Memorial University unveiled a bronze and Tennessee stone sculpture of Pete DeBusk. Gary Tillery was lead artist on this project that features DeBusk’s signature hat and a rolled set of plans for his alma mater. Many were on hand to celebrate with Pete and Cindi DeBusk at the Harrogate, Tennessee campus of Lincoln Memorial […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Jerry Colangelo Statue at Grand Canyon University

Grand Canyon University and JDM Partners, LLC are proud to unveil a 9-foot bronze statue of Jerry Colangelo. This life-like statue was created by artists Gary Tillery and Omri Amrany and depicts Colangelo with a basketball and a baseball bat. A successful American businessman, Colangelo has owned the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, Arizona Rattlers, and […]

The Man in Black: Johnny Cash Legacy Trail and Park

The Man in Black landmark will be viewable from two approaching arterial streets and the new pedestrian bridge. The work will rise from the sound hole of the guitar shape that defines the main plaza of the three-acre Legacy Park, collaboratively designed by RRM Design Group and Rotblatt Amrany Studio. Monumental exterior and interior lighting […]

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Amgen Tour and the Johnny Cash Trail

The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany announces that its proposed monumental sculpture, Man in Black, will have a preview as a highlight of the 2018 Amgen Tour of California beginning May 18th. An impressive leg of the 645-mile Amgen Tour will be the newly opened Johnny Cash Trail, which passes through Folsom. The […]

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 […]

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Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany Announces Opening of the Johnny Cash Trail in Folsom, CA

Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany is announced a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Folsom, California, to celebrate the official opening of the Johnny Cash Trail, a bike and pedestrian trail to honor legendary musician Johnny Cash. This ribbon-cutting also kicks off the development of the 2.5-mile long Johnny Cash Trail Art Experience. Both Roseanne and Cindy […]

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Green Bay Packers Brought to Life in Bronze

It’s Green Bay, Wisconsin. The air is crisp.  The leaves are falling.  The kids are back in school.  Autumn is officially here, and that can only mean one thing…FOOTBALL SEASON! With only a few games in the books this season so far, it’s hard to tell which NFL team will come out on top.  But […]

Chicago Bears Founder Immortalized in Soldier Field Monument

If you start talking about the history of the Chicago Bears or the greats that have come through the ranks, you would be remiss to leave out the legendary George Halas. He was the one who founded the team back in 1920.  Then called the Decatur Staleys, the soon-to-be Bears had found the coach who […]

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Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany’s Miracle League Sculpture in Michigan Still Captures Hearts Today

Almost a year ago, a young boy in Grand Rapids, Michigan stood at home plate getting ready to take a swing. The pitcher, Tony Comden, threw a pitch and cheered as the line drive hit garnered his son a trip to first base. The West Michigan Miracle League is the reason Jed, Tony, and other […]

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Chicago Blackhawk Bobby Hull Statue Still Stands Tall

When art and sports meet in Cicero, the community gets inspired. In 2011, Cicero, with the help of Wirtz Beverage Illinois, opened the Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink.  Hosting up to 800 skaters on any given winter Friday or Saturday, the ice rink is a way for the community to encourage kids to stay fit […]

Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt & Amrany Announces Unveiling of Statue for Four Winds Field at Stanley Coveleski Stadium

Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt Amrany is proud to announce the unveiling of a life-size, 6-foot bronze statue honoring Major League Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher, Stanley Coveleski. The unveiling will take place at 5:00 pm on opening day, Tuesday, April 8th inside the center field gate at the stadium formerly known as “Stanley Coveleski […]

Packers Heritage Trail Statues

Packers Heritage Trail Foundation

The Packers Heritage Trail Foundation honored the Studio with the commission of sculpting three life-sized bronze figures. The figures include Packers legends George Whitney Calhoun, Johnny “Blood” Mcnally, Paul Hornung “The Golden Boy”. The artists that are sculpting these legends are Sean Bell, Lou Cella, Oscar Leon and Omri Amrany.