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Mike Modano Statue Unveiling in Texas

Dallas Stars Unveil Mike Modano Statue at American Airlines Center Dallas, TX — The Dallas Stars proudly unveiled the stunning Mike Modano Statue on PNC Plaza at the American Airlines Center. Towering at an impressive 18 feet, the Modano statue sits proudly across from the Dirk Nowitzki statue, both masterfully crafted by the renowned Studio […]

Kobe Bryant Statue “Black Mamba”

Kobe Bryant has been honored by the LA Lakers with a bronze statue in Chick Hearn Court in Los Angeles. “Black Mamba” was sculpted by Julie Rotblatt Amrany. The tallest statue featured in the plaza was unveiled on 2.8.24. The event can be seen on Lakers.com. Silicone bronze and black granite tell the story of […]

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Dwyane Wade Brings Heat

Dwyane Wade visited our studio after the announcement a sculpture is being commissioned by the Miami Heat. Omri Amrany and Oscar Leon will sculpt the NBA Hall of Fame star player. Wade was in the Midwest visiting his alma mater Marquette University, and stopped by to see the clay sculpting already in progress. He reminisced […]

Mike Modano shakes Omri Amrany's hand as his statue is announced at Dallas Stars hockey game

Mike Modano To Be Honored With Statue in Texas

DALLAS STARS TO UNVEIL MIKE MODANO STATUE ON PNC PLAZA AT AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER FRISCO, Texas — To celebrate the legacy and Hall-of-Fame career of Mike Modano, the Dallas Stars will unveil Modano’s statue on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 4 p.m. Open to the public, the unveiling ceremony will take place on PNC Plaza at American Airlines Center prior to the Stars […]

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O.O. Howard, Founder of Lincoln Memorial University

General O.O. Howard was founder of Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, Tennessee, as well as the historically black Howard University. Our studio was commissioned by LMU to sculpt General Howard on horseback. Sculptor Oscar Leon and our studio founder Omri Amrany presented the sculpture at Lincoln Memorial’s recent homecoming celebrations. The statue with its base […]

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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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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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 […]

Julie Rotblatt Amrany Exhibiting Personal Artwork

Julie Rotblatt Amrany, one of our studio founders, is currently exhibiting in two spaces. She has a solo exhibition, Cyclical Nature of Emergence, at the Koehnline Museum of Art at Oakton College in Des Plaines, Illinois. This show was organized by Nathan Harpaz, and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council. Opening […]

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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Mother Cabrini Gift For Pope Francis At The Vatican

Our studio artists Jessica LoPresti and Lou Cella created a bronze sculpture of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini for Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. A small group recently visited the Vatican, presenting a statuette as a gift to Pope Francis.

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Dirk Nowitzki Statue

The Dallas Mavericks and artist Omri Amrany unveiled a white bronze and black granite sculpture of Dirk Nowitzki before the game versus the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day. The German basketball star who played his entire professional career in Dallas, will join the ranks of legends sculpted by the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt […]

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 […]

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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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Mother Cabrini at Holy Name Cathedral, Chicago

A bronze sculpture of “Chicago’s saint” Mother Cabrini was unveiled at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago, Illinois. Rotblatt Amrany Studio artists Lou Cella and Jessica LoPresti collaborated on this project. The attention to details and personal touches which is a hallmark of our studio work is apparent in the fabric of the habit, Mother Cabrini’s […]

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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 […]

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 […]