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During the installation and dedication, there were quite a few interviews and opportunities to share my thoughts on the POW monument and process. Below is an interview transcript for patch.com. What, specifically, inspired the design? Was it a particular photograph, … Continue reading
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POW MONUMENT US National Cemetery Miramar, San Diego, California Dedicated September 16, 2011 Open to Public Click Here for Map 15′ tall, bronze, concrete and stainless steel “This statue will convey the excitement, the trepidation, the exhilaration and emotion of … Continue reading
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The hardscaping is complete. The concrete pedestal is complete. Preparations are underway for 16 Sept 2011 unveiling. Miramar US National Cemetery, San Diego, California Pedestal Photos Courtesy Universal PreCast
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Portrait bust of Actress Mary Tyler Moore. Commissioned by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for the Emmys Hall of Fame. Two bronze casts were created. One will be installed in Hollywood, at the Emmys Hall of Fame Courtyard. … Continue reading
Mary Tyler Moore In progress
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The Emmy Hall of Fame wall fountain is now installed. Thanks to Phil Wayne of ATAS for the photos. He also did an amazing job with the design and coordinating all the artists. A wonderful tribute. My works are Cappleman … Continue reading
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“Invitation to Faith” 8.5′ tall, Bronze Serenity Garden, Good Samaritan Hospital, Dayton, Ohio. Commissioned by the Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation, made possible by a generous donation by Mrs. Elsie M. Beachler. Installed in July 2011
In preparation for creating the POW Monument sculpture, the POWs wrote a few words about how it felt to be liberated. Below are their writings. The originals are now part of the Veterans Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego, California. [nggallery … Continue reading
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Portraits for the Emmys Hall of Fame in Hollywood. James L Brooks has been awarded more Emmys than any individual (20), is the co-creator of the Simpsons and has been awarded 3 Oscars. Charles Cappleman has had a tremendous influence on … Continue reading
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19 Jul 2010: We shipped off this bust today. It will be on display at the National Sculpture Society’s 77th Annual Award Exhibition at Brookgreen Gardens, South Carolina. See here for More Info: http://www.brookgreen.org/exhibitions.cfm August 7 – October 31 National … Continue reading
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The full scale sculpt in clay is complete. I had a wonderful day today with Al Lochtefeld, from the Good Samaritan Foundation, Dayton, Ohio. Al came to visit the studio and approve the final clay prior to casting. Here it … Continue reading
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Roughing out the hands– alum wire, foil, plastiline…. Will position later on the piece.
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Here we are at the foundry putting on the final touches. POW monument. Rafael Guitierrez and Richard.
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Had a great day today at the foundry. The metal work is now all complete on the POW Liberation Monument. Here is a pic from this morning before we fabricated the barbed wire.
Rain was too heavy to make the trip to the foundry in LA, so next week. The Veterans and the SD Airport are discussing a possible display of the POW Liberation bronze. Here is the file to learn a bit … Continue reading
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Looking for some input on the POW monument base design.More about the monument here: http://www.richardbecker.com/POW_MONUMENT.htm This concept: Concrete foundation. 18″ tall, 12 ft square. Flush Uplights in corners. Granite 2 tiered base. 42″ tall. 10 ft diameter at bottom. Sloped … Continue reading
Met with Abe Shragge yesterday at the San Diego Veterans Museum. I gave them the slips of paper the veterans filled out for me, describing what it felt like to be liberated from a prisoner of war camp. The museum … Continue reading
