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FULL-SIZED JOEY GIARDELLO PHILADELPHIA (Oct. 28) - Artist Carl LeVotch took another step in his quest to create a statue of Joey Giardello when he recently revealed for the first time the full-sized figure on which his final bronze monument will be based. Although still a work in progress, the clay figure reveals the power and beauty that his work will eventually hold. With just a single look at the towering form, one immediately recognizes that this is no longer just a "boxing project", as it has been dubbed by so many.
There is still time for you to get involved. In fact, the project needs your support to help us make it to the finish line. Think about everything that this statue stands for and become a part of it all by making a donation. No amount is too small. However, the names of premiere donors ($500 - $1000) will be included on a permanent bronze plaque affixed to the monument base. Presenting sponsors receive recognition on individual historical panels also located, on the base.
Donations can be
sent to: Boxing Statue, PO Box 428, Sewell, NJ, 08080.
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Although
the roots of this undertaking come from both a love of that
sport and an affection and respect for a man who is one of
Philadelphia's finest champions, the work being produced by
LeVotch is emerging as a major piece of art that will
clearly take the City of Brotherly Love by storm. The simple
and graceful figure of Giardello sits atop a complex
cartouche and base that not only tells the story of the man
it depicts, but also offers commentary and history of the
South Philadelphia neighborhood where it will reside.
With a nod to the classic sculpted works of the ages, the
likes of which, up to now, could only be found locally
inside the Philadelphia Museum of Art a few miles away, the
Giardello statue is sure to become one of the city's major
cultural attractions, as well as its latest and most popular
tourist destination.
The talent and
effort exhibited by LeVotch in bringing this work to life,
is truly inspiring. What he has created is even bigger than
the great Joey Giardello or the sport of boxing. Carl's work
is one for the ages and is certain to become the pride of
Philadelphia. It is not difficult to imagine the impact this
bronze wonder will have on the local art community and the
place it will eventually hold in the fabric of the city.
Scheduled for installation in May of 2010, the Joey
Giardello statue will fulfill all its promise, and become a
true gift to Philadelphia and all those who come to see it.
In the process, this piece will also serve its original
purpose of honoring Giardello and the indelible legacy of
Philly boxing history.
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