http://richardbecker.com Wed, 15 May 2013 03:20:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/cardenas http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/cardenas#comments Sun, 14 Apr 2013 14:15:17 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=5136 Monument for General Robert (Bob) Cardenas. ]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/cardenas/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/blog/pow-monument-history-photos http://richardbecker.com/blog/pow-monument-history-photos#comments Tue, 05 Feb 2013 04:58:51 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=5094 Here are some photos of the POW Monument, from the first concept sketch to the final installation. This shows a bit of the process behind the scenes.]]> http://richardbecker.com/blog/pow-monument-history-photos/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/pow-liberation-monument http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/pow-liberation-monument#comments Sun, 21 Aug 2011 21:54:38 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=590 “Liberation” POW Monument Bronze, Stainless Steel and Concrete 15 ft tall Dedicated September 16th, 2011 US National Cemetery, Miramar, San Diego, California Commissioned by the American Ex-Prisoners of War, Chapter One Open to PublicClick Here for Map “This statue will convey the excitement, the trepidation, the exhilaration and emotion of the LIBERATION moment, as the emaciated soldier steps out of the darkness into the “Sunshine of Freedom”.  He portrays the thousands who were bound in captivity by the infamy of foreign enemies.” “This is to stand as an eternal legacy for our community by reminding visitors of the sacrifice of veterans during America’s efforts to keep alive the hopes and dreams of freedom for the oppressed around the world.” – Lt Col. Ralph Kling, USAF Ret. Vice Commander, American Ex-Prisoners of War WWII Pilot, POW Stalag Luft IV, Germany LIBERATION POW Monument for the new Miramar National Cemetery, San Diego, California]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/pow-liberation-monument/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/sg2012 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/sg2012#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 04:20:47 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=4389 Portrait of Stewie Griffin with Seth MacFarlane 2012 Stainless Steel on Granite. 1/2 Life Commissioned by FOX.   “Life’s confusing when you grow up, isn’t it?” Stewie Griffin is © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Used with permission.]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/sg2012/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/homer-simpson-monument http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/homer-simpson-monument#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 01:27:46 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=3432 Homer Simpson Monument Bronze Life-Size A Tribute to Homer Simpson For the Fans, Cast, Creators and Crew Moe’s Garden on the Fox Studios Lot, Los Angeles Dedicated 16 Feb 2012 The Simpsons’ 500th Episode Celebration The Longest Running Scripted Show in Television HistoryHomer Simpson © 20th Century Fox Film Corp. Used with permission.  ]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/homer-simpson-monument/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/mtm-bronze http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/mtm-bronze#comments Sat, 30 Jul 2011 04:53:20 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=3028 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. The second cast will be installed at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Orlando, Florida. Los Angeles, CA, 10 Aug 2011 The inspiration for her portrait: Mary from the Dick Van Dyke show. Thanks to FortisRevenge, Cake, and YouTube for this great music video montage of Mary as Laura Petrie.  ]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/mtm-bronze/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/hewlett-packard-joshi http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/hewlett-packard-joshi#comments Wed, 05 Sep 2012 20:34:04 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=4171   A tribute to Vyomesh Joshi, depicted alongside Bill Hewlett and David Packard. Bronze on wood. 12 x 15 inches. 2012 Commissioned by Hewlett Packard]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/hewlett-packard-joshi/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/emmys-hof-2012 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/emmys-hof-2012#comments Mon, 04 Jun 2012 00:19:55 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=4024 Portrait of Vivian Vance Clay for Bronze Life-Size 2012 Commissioned by the Academy of Televisions Arts and Sciences for the Emmys Hall of Fame Dress is from “Lucy Becomes a Sculptress” episode, season 2 almost 60 years ago (air date Jan 12, 1953). Photos of the clay sculpture. Now in the foundry for the lost wax bronze processes.  ]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/emmys-hof-2012/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/capt-matt-bancroft-usmc http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/capt-matt-bancroft-usmc#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2002 18:46:33 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=3831   Portrait of Capt. Matt Bancroft USMC Commission for the Bancroft Family 2002 FALLEN MIRAMAR MARINE CAPTAIN MATT BANCROFT TO BE HONORED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BRONZE PORTRAIT TO BE PRESENTED TO FAMILY AT LA JOLLA GALLERY Twenty-nine year old Captain Matt Bancroft, one of seven Miramar Marines who died January 9th in Operation Enduring Freedom, will be honored this weekend at La Jolla’s Fingerhut Gallery at 1205 Prospect Street. A bronze portrait bust of Matt, by San Diego sculptor Richard Becker will be on display at the gallery this Friday through Memorial Day. The sculpture will be presented to Captain Bancroft’s wife and children at 7 pm Saturday evening May 25th, 2002. The portrait was commissioned through local donations including the Matt Bancroft Memorial Fund and Basketball Tournament. “Creating Matt’s portrait was an honor and a powerful experience,” says artist Richard Becker.“I never met Matt, but as I grew to know his friends and family it was clear what a great sacrifice was made for our country’s freedom. It was an honor to pay tribute to one of our country’s heroes in a lasting and personal way.” Matt Bancroft, along with fellow Marines Captain Daniel McCollum, Gunnery Sergeant Stephen Bryson, Staff Sergeant Scott Germosen, Sergeant Nathan Hays, Sergeant Jeannette Winters, and Lance Corporal Bryan Bertrand died when their KC-130 turboprop cargo transport and aerial refueler crashed in mountainous terrain while on a nighttime mission in Pakistan near the Afghan border. Wife Mary Ellen and stepsons 14 year old Sean and 12 year old Christian originally came to San Diego in 1998. Captain Bancroft was transferred to Miramar the following year and the couple married. Baby daughter Bailey Madison arrived a year ago. Matt was born in Milwaukee, Oregon and grew up in Burney, California. He is remembered as an outstanding student and athlete. Matt attended the United States Naval Academy and after flight school participated in deployments to Jordan, Kenya, Egypt, and Kuwait. On February 23rd, friends, family and basketball teammates put on and participated in a three on three basketball tournament at San Diego High School that culminated a fund-raising drive. At that time, a preliminary bust of Matt was unveiled. The final portrait bust has recently emerged from the bronzing process and will be displayed this weekend only at the Fingerhut Gallery. home gallery awards, shows, publications bio, artist’s statement portraits and commissions contact us home portrait of capt. matt bancroft usmc commission for the bancroft family   —- PRESS RELEASE —- For Immediate Release FALLEN MIRAMAR MARINE CAPTAIN MATT BANCROFT TO BE HONORED MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND BRONZE PORTRAIT TO BE PRESENTED TO FAMILY AT LA JOLLA GALLERY Twenty-nine year old Captain Matt Bancroft, one of seven Miramar Marines who died January 9th in Operation Enduring Freedom, will be honored this weekend at La Jolla’s Fingerhut Gallery at 1205 Prospect Street. A bronze portrait bust of Matt, by San Diego sculptor Richard Becker will be on display at the gallery this Friday through Memorial Day. The sculpture will [...]]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/capt-matt-bancroft-usmc/feed 0 http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/good-samaritan-sculpture-update http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/good-samaritan-sculpture-update#comments Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:43:13 +0000 rabecker http://richardbecker.com/?p=1737 “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  ]]> http://richardbecker.com/sculpture-projects/good-samaritan-sculpture-update/feed 0