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A S AMA
Welcome
American Sport Art Museum and Archives
An Art Destination
The American Sport Art Museum and Archives
(ASAMA), located on the campus of the United States
Sports Academy, is dedicated to the preservation
of sports history, art and literature. Founded
in 1984, ASAMA recognizes the importance of
the cultural connectivity of athletic competition
and artistic expression. The ASAMA collection
contains works of sport art by world-renown artists,
expressed in a wide variety of media, including
paintings, sculptures, prints, posters, photographs
and assemblages. It is believed to be the largest
collection of sport art in the world.
United States Sports Academy
®
America’s Sports University
The Academy is an independent, non-profit,
accredited, special mission sports university
created to serve the nation and the world with
programs in instruction, research and service. The
role of the Academy is to prepare men and women
for careers in the profession of sports.
While You Are Visiting
• No food, drinks, large bags or umbrellas are allowed inside the museum.
• Please refrain from touching the art, as your fingers leave oils and residues that eventually
damage the art.
• If you plan to sketch or write about any of our works, please bring a pad to use as a surface
and sketch or write with a pencil only.
• You are welcome to take photographs but you must refrain from using a flash.
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The Front Lawn
Located on the face of the main building, the mural entitled, “A Tribute to the Human Spirit” is an exceptional
contribution by Cristóbal Gabarrón, the great Spanish artist. It was
painted in 1998 for the Academy’s 25th Anniversary Celebration.
The mural is dedicated to the
50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the
color barrier in professional
baseball. One of the largest
public offerings of art in the
United States, the mural is
seen by millions every year
as they pass along Highway
98. The mural stands 27 feet
(two stories) high and 12 feet
wide, and has been valued
in excess of $2 million by the
European Cultural Commission. The scale and content
of this mural, coupled with
its accessibility to the public, make it an exciting and
unique cultural attraction in
the Mobile Bay region. Few
cities in America have public art of this magnitude to
share with the community.
“A Tribute to the Human Spirit”
by Cristóbal Gabarrón
While looking at “A Tribute to the Human Spirit,” you are standing in the
Heritage Plaza.
At your feet is the 25-year history of the institution. The estimated 2,000
engraved bricks, known as the “Walk of Fame,” represent the historic
names and places in the development and rapid growth of the Academy
and ASAMA. The plaza was created as a part of the institution’s 25th anniversary celebration.
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Sport Sculpture Park
Created by Bruce Larsen, “Borzov the Sprinter,” is a
mechanical sprinter with gears, hoses, a hydraulic cylinder, hubcaps and an assortment of other found objects. The bigger-than-life sculpture is named for the
great Soviet sprinter Valery Borzov. Borzov won Olympic gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters in controversial fashion at the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Germany,
after his main competition, Eddie Hart and Rey Robinson, were eliminated when they missed their heat in the
preliminaries.
Responding in part to the need for better coaching and
training methods made all too apparent by America’s
lackluster showing in the 1972 Olympic Games, Dr.
Thomas P. Rosandich founded the United States Sports
Academy. The Academy’s specialized training and education has raised the level of expectation in sports.
“Borzov the Sprinter” by Bruce Larsen
“Jordan the Basketball Player”
by Bruce Larsen
“Arnold the Weightlifter”
by Bruce Larsen
“Nastia the Gymnast”
by Bruce Larsen
Bruce Larsen, Fairhope, Ala.
A resident of Fairhope, Ala., Bruce Larsen
was named the Academy’s 2009 Sport Artist
of the Year in Sculpture. A found object artist, he creates sculptures from scrap materials such as driftwood, tractor gears, pieces of
metal or whatever else he can get his hands
on. Citing his ability to turn trash into trea-
sure, Alabama Congressman Joe Bonner
named Larsen the “Ultimate Recycler.” Larsen also is known for creating special effects
in movies. His work may be seen in several
Hollywood movies including, “The Patriot,”
“Black Knight,” “Planet of the Apes,” and
“Dumb and Dumber.”
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The Main Entrance
Two solid bronze torsos, “Venus and Mars,”
were unveiled and dedicated in November
2011 in the honor of two Olympians—Prince
Albert II and his wife, Princess Charlene, of the
Principality of Monaco.
Russian sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov, the
Academy’s 2004 Sport Artist of the Year, created the bronzes in recognition of the couple’s
July marriage.
Albert, the ruler of Monaco since 2005, competed in the bobsled in five Winter Olympics
between Calgary in 1988 and Salt Lake City
in 2002. Charlene Wittstock is a former South
African Olympic swimmer who competed in
the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Today, Albert is an
active International Olympic Committee (IOC)
member and Wittstock is a global ambassador
for the Special Olympics movement.
“Venus & Mars”
by Sergey Eylanbekov
A bronze bust depicting a smiling Pelé
was sculpted by renowned St. Louis
artist Harry Weber, the Academy’s
2011 Sport Artist of the Year. It was
unveiled as part of the dedication ceremony of a new soccer stadium in Libreville, Gabon, in February 2012 during the African soccer championships.
Gabon President Ali Bongo commissioned the work honoring Pelé, the
black pearl of Brazil and one of the
world’s greatest soccer players ever.
The original piece is now featured in
the VIP section of the West Africa nation’s new national stadium.
“Pelé, the Black Pearl of Brazil”
by Harry Weber
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The Main Lobby
“Roy Jones, Heavyweight Champion of the World”
by Sun Liren
“Partners With Bear and Shug”
by Mark Hopkins
Referred to as “America’s Sport Artist,” Rick
Rush began painting professionally in 1975.
He has gained international recognition and
is collected by The All England Club (Wimbledon), and many public museums. His
work is commissioned and owned by two
United States presidents, top financiers, entertainers and many of America’s best-known
sports stars. This original painting, depicting
the Denver Broncos against the Oakland
Raiders, features legendary quarterback
John Elway standing tall in the pocket.
“Mile High Denver Broncos”
by Rick Rush
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The Main Lobby - Glass Wall
Showcased along the glass wall in the main lobby is a collection of sculptures by renowned artist Ramon Parmenter, commemorating athletes honored in the Academy’s Awards of Sport program, including basketball player Cheryl Miller, multi-sport star Bo Jackson, golf legend Nancy Lopez, diving gold
medalist Greg Louganis (pictured below) and swimming great Tracey Caulkins.
“Lou Brock”
by Harry Weber
“Greg Luganis”
by Ramon Parmenter
To the left of the Medallion Wall is a bust
of the Academy’s Founding President, Dr.
Thomas P. Rosandich, sculpted by Sport
Artist of the Year 1990 Blair Buswell.
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The Main Lobby - Medallion Wall
The Medallion Series is the foundation of the Academy’s Awards of Sport Program. Honoring sports figures for their contributions to sport, this annual program recognizes both the artist and the athlete. Over
the years, the Awards of Sport program has expanded to honor exemplary achievements in coaching,
all-around performance, courage, humanitarian activity, fitness, media, as well as the top athletes of the
year.
Award-winners are chosen annually through a nomination process that begins in January. Athletes and
their storied accomplishments are gathered into a database via TV, print and the Internet. These databases
are then distributed to the Academy’s Awards of Sport
Committee for review.
The bronze medallions that represent each award
were created by 1987 Sport Artist of the Year John
Robinson (1935-2007), and 1990 Sport Artist of the
Year Blair Buswell.
Robinson designed the Eagle Award, the Jim Thorpe
All-Around Award, the Dwight D. Eisenhower Fitness
Award, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Coaching Award, and
the Jackie Robinson Humanitarian Award.
Buswell designed the Theodore Roosevelt Meritorious Achievement Award, the International Olympic
Committee President’s Disabled Athlete Award, the
Dr. Ernst Jokl Sports Medicine Award, and the “Order
of the Eagle Exemplar” medal.
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The Main Lobby - Reception Desk
Just past the Reception Desk in the lobby, you will find works by the internationally recongnized artist Mina
Papatheodoru-Valyraki.
Greek mythology recalls that both Apollo and Leucippus
loved Daphne, the mountain nymph. Disguising himself as
a nymph to win her affection, Leucippus was discovered by
the nymphs and killed for his deception. In order to protect
her from Apollo’s continual pursuits, Daphne’s father, a river
god named Peneus, turned her into a laurel tree. As a declaration of his devotion, Apollo proclaimed: “Since you cannot
be my wife, you shall assuredly be my tree. I will wear you for
my crown. I will decorate you with my harp and quiver; and
when the great Roman conquerors lead up the triumphal
pomp to the Capitol, you shall be woven into wreaths for
their brows. And, as eternal youth is mine, you shall always
be green, and your leaf know no decay.” The nymph, now
a laurel tree, bowed its head in grateful acknowledgement.
Henceforth all politicians, writers, poets, athletes, and artists would receive leaves from the laurel tree in the form of
championship wreaths.
“Daphne and Apollo”
by Mina Papatheodoru-Valyraki
Mina Papatheodoru-Valyraki, Athens, Greece
Born on 17 October 1958 in Athens,
Greece, Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki’s
parents encouraged her to pusue her
dreams. She began drawing and painting at an early age. In 1975, she entered
the Superior School of Fine Arts of Athens University. Graduating with distinction in 1980, she continued her studies
in the History of Art the following year
at the University of Florence in Italy.
In 2002, Papatheodorou-Valyraki became the second woman to receive the
Academy’s Sport Artist of the Year award.
That same year, her work “La Sciatore”
was chosen for the Winter Olympics in
“Cyclists”
by Mina Papatheodoru-Valyraki
Salt Lake City. Papatheodorou-Valyraki
is the artist to whom Automobili Lamborghini commissioned the commemorative work of
“La Storia Della Lamborghini, 35 years,”
for its 35th
anniversary
in June 1998.
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The Main Lobby - Terrace Level
Looking above to the terrace level, you will find one of Aldo
Luongo’s first endeavors in sports art, “High Flyer.” This piece
was chosen to represent the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul,
Korea, which led him to be named as an official Olympic artist.
“High Flyer”
by Aldo Luongo
“Salt Lake City”
by Charles Billich
In a painting career spanning some forty years, Charles Billich’s
art has been shaped by personal experience. He continues to
explore themes reflecting his own obsessions, fantasies and
ambitions — sport, architecture, classicism, portraiture and
stage. His piece “Salt Lake City” is an olympiad cityscape honoring the city landscapes and the world class athletes of the 2002
Winter Olympic Games.
Abiola Akintola created this piece depicting a
soaring high jumper titled “Beyond Parameters”
for the 2008 Sport Art Competition which was
hosted by the United States Sports Academy
in conjunction with the United States Olympic
Committee.
“Beyond Parameters”
by Abiola Akintola
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2013 Sport Artists of the Year
of San Francisco’s oldest
and largest design studios.
In 2012, he won the U.S.
Olympic Committee’s (USOC)
Right: 1996 Official
Atlanta Olympic
Poster
by Primo Angeli
Sport and Art Contest with
his mixed-media illustration,
“London
Calling.”
His other Olympic and
sport
artwork
includes
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official designs for the
world-renowned
artist
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who created the official
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poster to commemorate
Olympic Team for 1998
the 1996 Atlanta Centen-
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nial Olympic Games and
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World Cup in Paris.
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by Primo Angeli
MARTIN
“Omnipotent Triumph”
Martin Linson
LINSON’S
bronze sculpture paying
tribute to the Paralympic
athlete won first place at
the 2012 London Olympic Sport and Art Contest. The St. Charles,
Mo., sculptor became
the second American
artist in the past three
Olympiads to win the
International Olympic
Committee (IOC) art
competition. Linson’s piece “Omnipotent Triumph” features a Paralympic athlete crossing the finish line in his
wheelchair with his arms uplifted in a triumphant “V”
for victory pose.
Linson became the second American in three Olympiads to win the IOC Sport and Art Contest with Sergey
Eylanbekov’s sculpture, “Five Continents.” the 2004
Athens Olympic Games,
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2012 Sport Artist of the Year
Also displayed at the terrace level are
bronze sculptures by the 2012 Sport Artist of the Year, Hungarian sculptor Nemeth
Ferenc, who recently donated 179 bronze
sculptures to ASAMA.
“Carl Lewis”
The first shipment of sculptures have arrived, depicting athletic greats Wayne
Gretzky, Tiger Woods, Joe Montana, Willie Mays, Pete Sampras, Carl Lewis and
Michael Jordan. Two of them are molds of
original works owned by former U.S. Presidents George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
“Michael Jordan”
“Tiger Woods”
“The Cyclist”
Nemeth Ferenc, Nagykanizsa, Hungary
Internationally-acclaimed Hungarian sculptor Nemeth Ferenc was named the Academy’s
2012 Sport Artist of the Year. Ferenc’s first international exhibition was shown during the
2000 Summer Olympic Games, at which two of
his works were purchased by then-International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Juan
“Pete Sampras”
Antonio Samaranch, and another was bought
by the IOC Museum. For the Athens Olympic
Games in 2004, he created the street statue of
“Olympic Pleasure” as a gift from Hungary. It
was placed a few hundred meters from the site
of the ancient Olympics, but within sight of the
place where the Olympic Flame is lit.
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2011 Sport Artists of the Year
Rick Rush, Painter
Tuscaloosa, Ala.
“SuperCam”
by Rick Rush
Rick Rush, a key player in the battle
for the rights of artists everywhere,
is known as “America’s Sport Artist.”
Rush captures the energy and passion of sports through his masterful interpretation and evocative use
of color. His paintings are enduring
commemoratives to the magnificence of sporting events and their incomparable athletes.
Harry Weber, Sculptor
St. Louis, Mo.
Harry Weber’s work embodies
human emotion and power with
a spontaneity developed from a
habit of sketching from life. With
a body of work of over 100 large
and 200 small pieces, Weber
creates sculptures that capture an
instant with a distinct style making
maximum use of the natural fluidity
of bronze.
“Cool Papa Bell”
by Harry Weber
Previous Sport Artists of the Year:
John Rezner, Potter
Fairhope, Ala.
John Rezner is a ceramic
potter who makes pottery
from clay he digs from his own
land. His work is fired using an
ancient Japanese cave-like
anagama kiln, which uses the
flame from burning wood as
an artistic element.
The public is invited to
visit Rezner’s kiln located
on Hwy 181 in Fairhope.
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Ernie Barnes
Donald Moss
Bart Forbes
Sheila Wolk
John Robinson
Hans Erni
James A. Ridlon
Blair Buswell
Bernie Fuchs
Cristóbal Gabarrón
Stephen J. Holland
Robert Riger
Murray Tinkleman
Liston Bochette
Paul Goodnight
James Rizzi
Aldo Luongo
Charles Billich
Daniel You
Richard MacDonald
Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki
Armand Arman
Roald Bradstock
Ernie Barnes
Sergey Eylanbekov
Daniel Moore
Opie Otterstad
LeRoy Neiman
Gu Gan
Xikun Yuan
Kadir Nelson
Bruce Larsen
Tafa
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Ridgefield, Conn.
Dallas, Texas
New York, N.Y.
Queensland, Australia
Luzern, Switzerland
Syracuse, N.Y.
Salt Lake City, Utah
West Port, Conn.
Valladolid, Spain
Hollywood, Calif.
Manhattan, N.Y.
West Peekskill, N.Y.
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Boston, Mass.
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Buenos Aires, Argentina
Lovran, Croatia
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The Black Wall
The spectacle of baseball has inspired great artists of every generation and genre. A rich sampling of baseball art can be found throughout the museum, including this exhibit on display in the main lobby. The paintings
on the wall are by Rick Rush, (as shown from left) A Series of Stars (Yankees), American Dream: Sammy
Sosa (Cubs), and Will to Win (Red Sox). The sculptures, which depict various athletic greats, were created
by Nemeth Ferenc.
“Will to Win”
by Rick Rush
“American Dream: Sammy Sosa”
by Rick Rush
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College Football Game of the Year
The United States Sports Academy, recognizing excellence in performance and commitment to the integrity of
effort, established the College Football Game of the Year Award to pay tribute to the team whose performance
in a single game during the football season exemplifies the principles of high athletic endeavor, complete dedication to victory, and unified team effort.
“College Football Game of the Year Wall” featuring paintings by Daniel Moore
The College Football Game of the Year concept was developed by Daniel Moore, the 2005 Sport Artist of the
Year. The winning school receives a commemorative limited edition fine art print and a $5,000 donation for its
general scholarship fund for the Game of the Year honor.
Faculty Lounge
Rick Rush’s serigraphs line the walls of the faculty lounge.
Many may recognize the players depicted in
The Crimson Rose as Alabama’s 2010 National Championship team.
Whatever your favorite sport, be it football,
baseball or something completely different, you
will find that Rush has captured it on canvas.
“Crimson Rose”
by Rick Rush
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The Courtyard
Located in the courtyard, “The Pathfinder”
is a larger-than-life cast-bronze statue depicting a hammer thrower by 1987 Sport
Artist of the Year John Robinson (19352007).
Robinson’s bronzes can be found in many
sites across the globe, including a bust of
Queen Elizabeth II in Buckingham Palace
in London, England.
Notice that “The Pathfinder” is perfectly
balanced on one foot without support!
“The Pathfinder”
by John Robinson
Southern Facade
Designed with hundreds of cast bronze drills, these castings were
made from three-point oil rig drills.
This sculpture symbolizes the first major contracts and protocol agreements between the Academy and several Middle Eastern countries.
These contracts were instrumental in the establishment of the institution.
Arman, Paris, France (1928-2005)
“Lucky”
by Arman
Born Armand Fernandez in 1928, Arman
began studying art in his hometown of Nice,
France in 1946 at the Ecole Nationale d’Art
Decoratif. He also earned degrees in mathematics and philosophy. Completing his studies in 1949, he left Nice to study oriental art
and archeology at the Ecole du Louvre. His
early works were abstract and surreal in style.
Impressed by Kurt Schwitters at an art exhibition in 1954, he began working with stamp
imprints known as cachets.
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Sport Artist of the Year Hall
1984 & 2004: Ernie Barnes, Los Angeles, Calif. (1938-2009)
“Sunday’s Heroes”
by Ernie Barnes
Ernie Barnes received an athletic
scholarhip from North Carolina College, allowing him to pursue a degree
in art. He was drafted into the American Football League, and spent the
next five years playing for the San Diego Chargers and the Denver Broncos.
In 1965, New York Jets owner David
(Sonny) Werblin recognized Barnes’
artistic potential and replaced his football salary for a year,
so he could devote himself to painting. Barnes made his
professional debut in a solo exhibition at New York’s prestigious Grand Central Art Galleries.
1985: Donald Moss, Ridgefield, Conn. (1920-2010)
Donald Moss’s
artistic abilities
go back to his
love of sports,
when he received
a scholarship to
Vesper George,
a
noted
art
school in Boston.
After serving in the Marine Corps
during World War II, he moved to New
York City and honed his art career with
Esquire, Collier’s and Elks Magazine,
as well as several New York advertising
agencies. Moss also created covers
and illustrations for Sports Illustrated
for 30 years. He lived the sports he
painted, skiing the trails he painted
and sinking many putts on famous golf
courses.
“Walter Payton”
by Donald Moss
1986: Bart Forbes, Dallas, Texas
Bart Forbes’ art has graced the covers of Sports Illustrated,
Time, Boys Life, and Saturday Review. Because of his unique
talent in portraying a wide variety of sports, Forbes has taken
a special interest in the Olympic movement. He was selected
by the Korean National Olympic Committee as the official
artist of the 1988 Summer Olympic Games in Seoul, and he
produced official art for the U.S. Olympic Committee for the
Barcelona and Atlanta Games.
“Larry Bird”
by Bart Forbes
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1988: Hans Erni, Luzern, Switzerland
Hans Erni was born in Lucerne, Switzerland, in 1909.
After collaborating with an architect, Hans began his
art studies, in 1927, at the School of Art and Crafts
in Lucerne, followed by the Julian Academy in Paris,
then at the School of Applied Arts in Berlin. In Paris,
he associated with the likes of Jean Arp, Mondrian,
Brancusi, Calder, and Kandinsky. He is strongly
influenced by the works of Braque and Picasso. At the
age of 102, he still keeps three canvases going.
“Yachting”
by Hans Erni
1987: Sheila Wolk, New York, N.Y.
Sheila Wolk had an auspicious beginning in
New York City. She was an art director for a
pharmaceutical advertising agency and medical
illustrator, honing her skills by drawing the human
form. Her first pastel paintings were for the genre
of sports art.
“I was going to leave home and needed to find
a job,” she said. “It was easier to earn money
through commercial art than struggling as a fine artist waiting to be
discovered.” - Sheila Wolk
“New Orleans Saints”
by Sheila Wolk
1991: Bernie Fuchs, West Port, Conn. (1932-2009)
Bernie Fuchs was one of America’s
foremost artists. After graduating with
a fine arts degree, Bernie moved to
New York City to pursue his career as
a commercial illustrator and artist. By
the time he turned 30 in 1962, he had
been named “Artist of the Year” by the
Artists Guild of New York and was the
youngest artist ever to be elected to the
Hall of Fame by the New York Society
of Illustrators.
“Painting is not about color but about value. This is one of
the best lessons I ever learned.” - Bernie Fuchs
“Super Bowl MVPs”
by Bernie Fuchs
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1992: Cristóbal Gabarrón, Valladolid, Spain
Born in Murcia, Spain, Maestro Cristóbal
Gabarrón considers himself, by training,
trajectory and vocation, an artist from Castilla
y Leon.
Following a 1964 exhibition of figurative
works, the artist quickly evolved into the
abstract. Cristóbal’s art presents a record of
man’s movement through history as well as
sport. His interpretation of man’s significance is apparent by his
representation of the human form within the image.
“Untitled Diptych”
by Cristóbal Gabarrón
1993: Stephen Holland, Hollywood, Calif.
Stephen Holland grew in New York City, where physical
challenges kept him from playing sports as a child. Such
was his passion for sports, that he would sit and sketch his
friends playing. Holland’s career is marked with hundreds
of commissions and many of them have been of boxers.
He is best known for his portrait of Mohammed Ali, which
was commissioned for the Silver Anniversary of the Victor
Awards.
“Holland’s list of painted subjects has become a (sports) hall of fame of its own.
And when it comes to the biggest names, well, they just ain’t at the top, if they
have yet to be captured by Holland.” - Limelight Agency, 2009
“Evander Holyfield”
by Stephen Holland
1994: Robert Riger, Manhattan, N.Y. (1924-1995)
Robert Riger started out taking photographs as a
research tool for his drawings in 1950. From that
time, he copyrighted more than 90,000 master
negatives, nearly half involving pro football. Drawn
to the dramas of the great stadiums, Riger, had an
uncanny knack for capturing a decisive instant.
“Victory in the Mud”
by Robert Riger
“Any art must transcend the actual fact. The
universality of the picture, its intimate yet heroic
scope, will give it clarity and strength.” - Robert Riger
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1995: Murray Tinkelman, West Peekskill, N.Y.
Murray Tinkelman is an award-winning artist from
Brooklyn, New York. He has won gold medals from
the Society of Illustrators, the New York Art Directors
Club and the Society of Publications Designers. His
illustrations have appeared in a variety of publications,
such as Atlantic Monthly, the New York Times, and The
Washington Post. Murray is a Professor of Art at Syracuse
University, where he teaches in the undergraduate
program and the masters program.
“Raging Bull”
by Murray Tinkelman
1998: James Rizzi, New York, N.Y. (1950-2011)
James Rizzi’s colorful and spirited
three-dimentional work displays his
fascination with contemporary urban
themes. Rizzi was commissioned
to create a series of paintings commemorating the Opening Ceremonies
of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and of
the sports of the 1998 Nagano Winter
Olympics.
“Nagano in 98”
by James Rizzi
1997: Paul Goodnight, Boston, Mass.
Goodnight has developed his own unique aesthetic
philosophy to document the humanity of people around
the world. He often incorporates African themes and
symbols to provide depths of history and culture. He has
traveled extensively to different parts of the world, living
and studying among the people of Russia, China, Haiti,
Nicaragua, Africa and Brazil.
“I feel I’m contributing positively and getting a sense of
confidence and pride by doing something that people
consider worthwhile for spiritual, material and/or educational reasons. And it
keeps me out of trouble.” - Paul Goodnight
“The Boxer”
by Paul Goodnight
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1999: Aldo Luongo, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Glowingly reviewed as a PostImpressionist by the New York Times,
Luongo confesses that he was annoyed
at being categorized at first. However,
since many of his favorite painters were
Impressionists, he also understood the
sincerity of the compliment.
”Every artist adapts the best qualities
of his favorite artists, but I’m always conscious of capturing
bits of life, of reality, of situations, of people. It’s my space in
time.” - Aldo Luongo
“USA Olympic Downhill Skier”
by Aldo Luongo
2010: Tafa, Ghana, West Africa
“I paint sports themes because they are a universal
form of communication that are replete with powerful,
multi-layered symbolism. Team sports fosters
hard work, fraternity, excellence and international
understanding. Sports can bridge gaps between
people all over the globe. In sports, a poor Brazilian
boy could blossom into the legendary Pelé. Andre
Agassi could be an idol of the world.” - Tafa
“Tennis Star II”
by Tafa
2006: Opie Otterstad, Austin, Texas
“I am trying to show the world of sport that
art can take some thought without being
incomprehensible. With a love of the spirit of the
athlete and telling the story of sports in our time, I
am trying to show the world of art that sometimes
depth of character and thought can be expressed
with tangible imagery.” - Opie Otterstad
“Red Sox - 2004 WorldSeries”
by Opie Otterstad
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On the Second Floor
The Black Wall
Communicating with simplistic forms, Cristóbal Gabarrón sends out complex messages full of ambiguity and
duality. We see this present itself through the translucent forms contained within the structure of dark lines.
Symbolic forms such as the dove, denoting peace, recur throughout these images. Notice the dove is not present during those times when there were “No Games” due to World War I and World II (see below).
Presenting a record of man’s movement
through history as well as sport, Gabarrón’s
interpretation of man’s significance is apparent
by his representation of the human form
within the image. For example, notice that
the presentation of the figure is as diverse as
the images themselves. What other forms are
recognizable? Characteristic of most artists
who work in the abstract, colors also take on
symbolic form.
“1912 - Stockholm”
“1916 - No Games”
Don’t forget to view the mural by Cristóbal Gabarrón entitled “A Tribute to the Human Spirit”
located on the face of the main building.
Defining It
• Abstraction: Abstraction in art refers to the simplification of forms. Although Gabarrón’s presentation does include recognizable forms, they are abstracted from their “natural state.” Often, artists like Gabarrón focus on colors, lines, shapes
and materials.
• Installation: Installation art refers to a type of sculpture that takes over and alters the space where it is installed. This
redefinition of space is generally temporary, as with the “Atlanta Star.”
• Contemporary Art: Contemporary Art refers to the art represented today. Cristóbal Gabarrón is one of the most representative painters in the last third of the 20th Century. He continues to show a strong presence in the art world today.
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On the Second Floor - James Ridlon Football Assemblages
Surrounding the Gabbarrón exhibit and the upper level of the courtyard are a set of 33 assemblages’ documenting NFL football by the artist Jim Ridlon. Previously housed in the NFL Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, this
series was donated to ASAMA by Ridlon. His premier assemblage work, created in 1986, commemorates the
25th anniversary of “ABC’s Wide World of Sports.” Response to this work earned Ridlon a spot in the Smithsonian Institution.
One of the most intense and important moments in a football
game is the goal-line stand. This occurs when the defense is
backed up against its own goal line, trying to stop an offense
that is on the verge of scoring. Great consequence looms for
a defense that is not strong. Thus, you see Ridlon’s use of
bricks to emulate a “wall.” There are also the dinosaurs representing the gigantic physique of the players and the primal
behavior engaged in this struggle.
“Goal Line Stand”
by James Ridlon
In football, the fourth down is the last chace for the offense to
renew its series or turn the ball over to the defense. This play
presents fourth and inches and is thrilling for the players and
fans alike. The tension is high in the battle for such a small
piece of field. Notice the yard-marker in the front of the piece,
which has been used to measure the distance needed for a
first down. The numbers 1-9 seen on the top of the image
allude to the reference that mere inches are needed to complete 10 yards. The backs of the defensive players face us, as
they brace for the offense’s attempt to deceive the defense by
disguising which way they will run, as is indicated by the use
of both a left and right running back.
“Fourth and Inches”
by James Ridlon
Defining It
James Ridlon, Syracuse, N.Y.
• Assemblages: Generally, artists
who create these works “assemble”
many different kinds of materials. The result is considered both
a painting and a sculpture. Artists
may choose recycled materials, industrial products and even debris
to create their works. They may
choose objects that convey a certain message or idea. Notice that
Ridlon chooses objects that work
with his titles to create humorous
overtones and/or puns.
The son of a lobsterman, Ridlon grew up in Nyack, N.Y. His struggles with dyslexia led him to focus inwardly and turn to art as
a release. In high school, his artistic ability flourished under the direction of an excellent art teacher. Earning an athletic scholarship to Syracuse
University allowed him to pursue his studies. From
college, he went on to play in the NFL, serving as
one of the first tough-as-nails defensive backs in
the 1950’s and 60’s with the San Francisco 49ers
and Dallas Cowboys. He earned NFL honors as defensive back in 1964. At the peak of his career, however, Ridlon left the gridiron to return to Syracuse
and pursue his true calling — art.
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On the Second Floor - Connecting Hallways
Views from the Stadium
As you leave the Gallery and enter the building’s connecting hallways, you will see a collection of stadium renderings titled, “Views from the Baseball Stadium.” This collection of lithographs by artists William Feldman,
Andy Jurinko and Bill Purdom, documents the history of baseball as seen from the stands of baseball’s great
stadiums.
Defining It
• Lithography: Lithography is a printing process by which a design is sketched with an oily crayon on a porous stone surface. The idea behind the technique is that water and oil do not mix. When the stone surface is dampened and inked, the
lithograph is run through the press. The ink sticks to the crayon and is then printed onto paper.
“Wrigley Field”
by Andy Jurinko
“Fenway Park Panorama”
by Bill Purdom
“Yankee Stadium Screenplay”
by William Feldman
About the Artists:
William Feldman: Born in 1944, this avid sports fan has exhibited at the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown,
N.Y., the Office of the Commissioner of Major League Baseball and the Spectrum Fine Art Gallery. His works also are included in many prestigious corporate, private and museum collections, and the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
Andy Jurinko: Born in 1939 in Phillipsburg, N.J., Jurinko attended the Philadelphia College of Art in Philadelphia, Pa.,
from 1961 to 1963, and Kutztown State College in Kutztown, Pa. from 1957 to 1958. “As a figurative painter of American
imagery, I decided, in the late 1980’s, to turn my attention to the most American of all subjects, the game of baseball, our
national pastime.” — Andy Jurinko
Bill Purdom: Born in 1953 in Charleston, W. Va., and raised in the Cincinnati suburb of Wyoming, Ohio, Purdom was
graduated from Auburn University with a bachelor’s degree in Visual Design. His work has appeared in nationally-distributed magazines, including Time, Sport Illustrated, Sport, National Lampoon and Esquire. He also has been a major contributor to the New York Times.
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On the Second Floor - The Library Area
Nearing the entrances to the gallery and library sits the
Stephen Holland exhibit. Immediately recognizable is the
large oil on canvas, presented as a diptych. Displayed in
two parts of equal size, this method of presentation was
traditionally created to use as small portable altars.
This original work of art depicts the exact moment when
Wayne Gretzky’s career topped Gordie Howe’s lifetime
scoring mark. One might notice that the puck does not
appear in the painting. This is because not even slow motion cameras could record its entry into the goal. Here,
we see just one of the reasons hockey lovers call Gretzky
“The Great One.”
“1851 - Record Breaking Goal, Wayne Gretzky”
by Stephen Holland
Stephen Holland, Hollywood, Calif.
Growing up with physical challenges that kept him in braces, Stephen Holland was unable to play
sports as a child. His passion for sport was, however, made apparent as he sat and sketched his
friends playing. Holland’s artistic talent blossomed while attending a special high school, where
he devoted half the day to art studies. Following high school, he attended the Art Students League,
The School of Visual Arts and the Pratt Institute, all of New York City.
Holland’s career is marked by hundreds of sport painting commissions and his numerous endeavors with lithographs, serigraphs and woodblock prints. He is best known for his portrait of
Mohammed Ali, which was commissioned for the Silver Anniversary of the Victor Awards. He also
served as the “Official Artist” of the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League.
Located on the right wall is Holland’s exemplary collection of woodblock prints. Entering the gallery from the
left wall, you will see a series of lithographs that represent his work as the “Official Artist” of the Los Angeles
Kings of the National Hockey League.
Defining It
• Woodblock Printing: Representing one of the
earliest printmaking methods, this process requires the artist to cut pieces of wood away from
the surface. This process leaves an image or upraised design in “relief.” The raised surface is inked
and pressed onto paper. When the ink transfers, it
leaves an impression that is a mirrored image of
the design. Look at the way Holland uses the precision of the “cutting away” to express emotion in
these prints.
“Boxing”
by Stephen Holland
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The Main Gallery
Upon entering the main gallery, you will see glass tables
holding sculptures by various artists, a number of side galleries containing art by previous Sport Artists of the Year, and
the featured exhibit covering the circumference of the room.
In this featured exhibit are 16 of the most recent works by
artist Charles Billich. This body of work titled, “Bing Mah
Yong,” exposes the sport of the tomb of China’s first emperor, Qin Shi Huang, who reigned from 246 B.C. - 210 B.C.
Here we see Billich “manipulating reality” by featuring the
terra cotta soldiers of ancient China as modern Olympians.
“Archer”
by Charles Billich
Charles Billich, Lovran, Croatia
Considering himself a surrealist, Billich’s “manipulated reality”
stems from personal experience. A teenage dancer with the Opera
Corp de Ballet in Rijeka, Billich wrote satirical articles for a local
Italian-language magazine. After receiving a 10-year prison sentence for his writings by a repressive communist regime (only two
of which he had to serve), older inmates encouraged his studies
of languages and set design for prison plays, easing the political
The Main Gallery - Sculptures
Located in the gallery are a set of 10 sculptures, two of
which are featured below.
“Children at Play”
by Paul Wegner
“Lance Armstrong”
by Sergey Eylanbekov
and psychological privations for him. In
the many years since, Billich has become
internationally renown for his artwork. In
1996, he was named the Official Artist for
the Australian team at the 1996 Atlanta
Olympic Games, and also has been a recipient of the coveted Spoleto Award in Italy.
Sergey Eylanbekov, Moscow, Russia
Russian sculptor and 2004 Sport Artist of the Year, Eylanbekov celebrates
sport through his sculptures. At 17, Eylanbekov was accepted into one of the
most prestigious art schools in the Soviet Union, the Moscow Surikov Academy of Fine Arts, where he rigorously
practiced his sculpting technique six to
seven hours daily. In 2003, his threedimensional work “The Five Continents” won the United
States Olympic Committee’s Olympic Sport Art Competition
held at the Academy. After being selected to officially represent the United States, “The Five Continents” went on to win
the world-wide competition.
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The Main Gallery - Shaolin Kung Fu Exhibit
Dr. Lamar Snow of Mobile, Ala. has donated a series of paintings featuring Shaolin Kung Fu by 2010 Sport
Artist of the Year Rick Rush to ASAMA. The Abbot of the Shaolin Temple, who received an honorary doctorate
at the Academy in 2006, has been leading a world-wide revival of Kung Fu, the mother of all martial arts, which
will be the subject of a book to be published by the Academy in 2011. The book will feature the illustrations that
were donated by Rush.
“Introductory Bow”
“Warrior with a Cane”
“Shaolin Strength”
“Weapon of War”
“Expectant Warrior”
To meet the needs and interests of today’s students in globally-relevant sports subjects, the Academy is
launching a series of courses on Chinese
Shaolin Kung Fu. The Great Master Abbot
Shi Yongxin of Songshan Temple in China is
the eminent spiritual leader of over 400 million
Chan Buddhists and Shaolin Kung Fu practitioners around the world.
The Academy’s new program will be available to students in 2011. The first courses
are on the History & Philosophy of Shaolin
Kung Fu as well as on the Theory of Shaolin
Kung Fu Practices. The U.S. Grandmaster of
Shaolin, Steve DeMasco of New Hampshire,
provided the Academy with English translations of rare, formerly secret, ancient, Shaolin
Academy President, Dr. Thomas P. Rosandich (right), receives a
rare Shaolin text from Abbot Shi Yongxin during his visit to the
manuscripts for use as textbooks in the new
Academy’s campus to receive an Honorary Doctorate in 2006.
international program.
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The Main Gallery - Exhibit Rooms A-B
Kadir Nelson, the 2009 Sport Artist of the Year, began painting as a child. He eventually won an art scholarship
to the prestigious Pratt Institute of Brooklyn, where he graduated with honors. His passion for history and a
special genius for telling its edifying tales
show in his paintings.
Purchase your copy of
“We Are The Ship” from
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Kadir’s best-selling book, “We Are The Ship”
tells the story of Negro League baseball. It
is the tale of gifted athletes and determined
owners; of international sportsmanship;
of fortunes won and lost; of triumphs and
defeats on and off the field. But most of all,
the story of Negro League baseball is about
hundreds of unsung heroes who overcame
immense obstacles to do the one thing they
loved more than anything else in the world:
play ball.
“City Heights”
by Kadir Nelson
“Kansas City Dugout”
by Kadir Nelson
The Main Gallery - Exhibit Room C
World Cup Soccer
Various sport artists are featured in our Soccer
World Cup exhibit. One such artist is Tafa, the
2010 Sport Artist of the Year, from Ghana, West
Africa.
Another is Liverpool artist, Keith Fearon, who
specializes in English sports, such as soccer,
rugby and cricket.
“Ryan Giggs”
by Keith Fearon
“Scissor Kick”
by Tafa
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The Main Gallery - Exhibit Room D
“One World, One Dream” was the theme of the 2008 Beijing
Olympic Games and is represented on each of the official
Beijing Olympic posters on display in Exhibit Room D.
Outside of China, this may be the only opportunity you will
get to see the complete collection, which was donated by
Dr. Jie “Jack” Guo, the President of WorldTeam Sports in
China.
The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games’ emblem, “Chinese Seal,
Dancing Beijing” is filled with Beijing’s hospitality and hopes,
and carries the city’s commitment to the world.
“Blue Temple”
“Kick Boxing”
“The Great Wall”
“Official Poster”
“Gymnastics”
The Main Gallery - Exhibit Room E
LeRoy Neiman (1921-2012), best known for his
brilliantly-colored, stunningly-energetic images of
sporting events, is one of the most popular living
sport artists in the United States.
Neiman’s ability to portray sport action quickly
through a variety
of
mediums
has
allowed him to be the
official artist at five
Olympiads, creating
“on the spot” images
on live TV during
the 1972 Summer
Games in Munich and
the 1976 Games in
Montreal.
“Bear Bryant”
by LeRoy Neiman
“Olympic Fencers”
by LeRoy Neiman
“I created LeRoy Neiman. Nobody else told me how to do it. Well, I’m a believer in
the theory that the artist is as important as his work.” - LeRoy Neiman
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The Main Gallery - Exhibit Room F
Mina
Papatheodorou-Valyraki,
official artist for Ferrari Formula
1, has an affinity for vehicles of all
shapes and sizes. In this exhibit
room, we have displayed Valyraki’s
paintings of ships and cars.
Mina redefines the term “seascape,”
portraying the sea and the world
surrounding it. Filling her canvas with
the domineering vessel, she alludes
to the important role of the Greece
shipping industry.
Her cranes,
mechanical extension of the human
body, raise their limbs to penetrate
the sky, reminding us that the sea is
indeed a working resource.
“Harbor”
by Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki
“New York Taxi”
by Mina Papatheodorou-Valyraki
The Main Gallery - Exhibit Room G
Daniel You, a resident of Paris, France is the son of a Vietnamese father
and a French mother. You paints on the border of dream and reality, and
in his work, he expresses the balance between force and sensuality, poise
and movement. He maintains that when you observe the immobile figures he
paints, you discover that they breathe.
“Painting is a language that I need to speak.
Human nature reveals all the landscapes of the
world. When I paint humans, I paint nature.”
- Daniel You
“Centor”
by Daniel You
“Hercules”
by Daniel You
“Vents”
by Daniel You
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The Walk of Fame
You can be a part of the Walk of Fame!
What do Hank Aaron, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Sugar
Ray Leonard, Michael Jordan, Martina Navratilova, Cal
Ripken Jr. and Carl Lewis
have in common? Besides
being sports superstars, their
names also appear on the
United States Sports Academy’s Walk of Fame.
The brick walkway along the
western perimeter of the campus, leads to the “Tribute to the Human
Spirit” mural by Cristóbal Gabarrón, and is paved with the names of those
who achieved renown in their respective sports. Other celebrities, elected officials and foreign dignitaries have placed their names there as well.
As a friend and benefactor of art and sport, you too can become a part of
this project, by purchasing one or more bricks along the path. Each brick
will be engraved to your specifications, reflecting your choice of wording.
Buying bricks along our Walk of Fame
gives you a unique opportunity to show
your support of the arts, as you honor
your loved ones, family, teammates,
coaches, colleagues and friends with
a lasting memorial. Bricks can be purchased for $50 each. (These purchases are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.)
If you would like to add your name to
our Walk of Fame, please visit www.
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visit our Gift Shop, or call 251-6263303.
ASAMA houses hundreds of additional pieces of sport art from esteemed artists throughout the world,
which are not covered in this brief overview. Please visit our website www.asama.org (the most
complete and thorough sport art site in the world) to search our full collection of artwork and for more
information on the more than 50 sport artists featured at ASAMA.
We hope that you have enjoyed touring the American Sport Art Museum and Archives. Don’t forget to
drop by our Gift Shop to browse for gifts and sport art of all kinds from a wide range of artists, sports
and styles. Thank you for visiting.
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Mardi Gras Mobile Poster
by Charles Billich, Australia
2000 Sport Artist of the Year
Since 1703, the Mardi Gras celebration in Mobile, Ala., has been the oldest Carnival celebration
in America, predating the founding of New Orleans by more than 15 years.
Since Mobile was the first capital of French Louisiana, the festival began as a French Catholic tradition that is celebrated from 12 days after Christmas until the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Although Mobile has traditions of exclusive societies, with formal masked balls and elegant costumes,
the celebration has evolved
over the past three centuries. The celebration today also features public
parades, where members
of societies, often masked,
ride on floats or horseback
and toss beads and other
gifts to the cheering public.
Beyond the public parades,
Mardi Gras in Mobile involves many various mystic societies, some having
begun in 1704, or ending
with the Civil War, while
new societies were formed
every century. Some mystic
societies are never seen in
public parades, but rather
hold invitation-only events
for their secret members,
with private balls beginning
annually in November.
In the painting “Mardi Gras
Mobile,” 2000 Sport Artist
of the Year Charles Billich
depicts the various mystic
societies that exist in Mobile
today.
“Mardi Gras Mobile”
by Charles Billich
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Spirit of the Bay Poster
by Maestro Cristóbal Gabarrón, Spain
1992 Sport Artist of the Year
Mobile, Alabama, one of the oldest cities in the Americas, proudly celebrates 300 years of a rich and storied
history. Throughout the city’s lifetime, Mobile has distinguished itself as a locale overflowing with cultural diversity. Cristóbal Gabarrón painting represents the life of a city proud of its abundant heritage. The artist’s
rich imagery represents aspects of the city’s past with aspects of its present. The result is a piece worthy of
the Tricentennial celebration.
Gabarrón’s reference to Native American society and the early inhabitants of the Mobile area, can be found by
the primary structure of three horizontal poles. These poles are reminiscent of those Native Americans used
to hang fish or game from a hunt.
Attached to these poles are the threads of history, supporting artifacts representative of different facets of Mobile life. The artifacts are exposed as in the open-air
markets of the early French, Spanish or English colonists. Several of the items represent tools used throughout Mobile’s history in ways of trade and commerce.
Exports like lumber, beans, corn, bear’s oil, myrtle wax,
tobacco and rice are symbolized here.
Gabarrón included prominent aspects of Mobile Bay.
The shrimp and the fish directly denote the fishing industry along the gulf coast. The alligator is incorporated
into the piece to stand for the wildlife along the Mobile
Delta’s marshes.
The hanging factory, a symbol of hard work and great
accomplishments after the Reconstruction era, marks
industrial technology and progress. For the opposite in
nature, the comedy mask shows the revelry and good
times of Mardi Gras.
The pelican and the floral patterns have a particular significance for Gabarrón. The pelican, spreading its wings,
ready to fly represents Mobile’s freedom and the colonial community. The floral patterns at the bottom of the
painting remind the artist of Mobile’s beauty; specifically,
through the cities abundance of azaleas and the exquisiteness of the Mobile treasure, Bellingrath Gardens.
“Spirit of the Bay”
by Cristóbal Gabarrón
The base, which adds stability and strength to the painting, melds colors and symbolism neatly into the 300
Years of America package. Each color division depicts the coexistence between the three main colonial powers; Spanish, French and English. Gabarrón unites them in harmony. Mobile’s foundation may be diverse, but
it is the melding of cultures that make the 300-year-old city a true city of history.
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