The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany Announces Unveiling of Sculpture to Honor Retiring White Sox Slugger, Paul Konerko
Chicago, IL (PRWEB) September 29, 2014 -- This past Saturday September 27th, Sculptor Lou Cella from The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany attended “Paul Konerko Day” at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago along with other Studio members.
The Studio and Lou Cella were proud to unveil their latest work; a life size bronze statue of Paul Konerko, to commemorate the player’s last weekend as an official member of the Chicago White Sox. Konerko is retiring at the end of the 2014 season, with this past weekend’s games against the Royals being his last.
The Statue is permanently installed at U.S. Cellular Field, on the left-field concourse, right next to the Frank Thomas statue, another masterful work completed by the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany in 2011.
In his 18 years in Major League Baseball, Paul Konerko has been the face of the Chicago White Sox. He is also considered one of the most respected players in the game of baseball. In his career, he hit an impressive 432 home runs, totaling more than anyone in franchise history apart from for Hall of Famer Frank Thomas.
“I am honored to have had the opportunity to head this project and celebrate the career of such a legendary player,” Said Lou Cella. “His incredible accomplishments and contributions to baseball will live on in perpetuity with the installment of this piece.”
Chicago White Sox fans have seen Konerko play 2,263 games, more than anyone in franchise history except for Hall of Famer Luke Appling. Konerko made six All-Star teams at first base, and won the ALCS MVP award in 2005. That October, he also hit a legendary grand slam in Game 2 of the World Series that helped the White Sox take their first championship in 88 years.
The 38-year-old Konerko decided last year that he would retire at the end of this season. "I had people coming up to me, thanking me, when I'm thinking, 'I got to play a kids' game-- a children's game, until I was 38 years old,'" Konerko said. "I've never had a real job. They're thanking me for that? I don't understand that. It seems like I'm the lucky one."
About the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany
The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany is a Chicago-based group of artists and designers known for public artwork. Installations include parks and urban development. Our expertise spans the domain of figurative bronze monuments to contemporary art installations incorporating steel, glass and granite. Our works will last in perpetuity. They reflect current contemporary consciousness and look into the future for experimentation with newfound materials and cutting edge discoveries in science.
We aim to work in collaboration with our clients to create innovative and inspirational art. As artists our mission is to extend the human link of knowledge. As business people we work to achieve the best project that reaches out to the hearts and minds of the community. In the last 20 years in the United States alone we have completed more than 200 public works of art. Contact us at 1-847-432-9925 to challenge us to bring a new sculptural experience to your life.
Itamar Amrany, The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany, http://www.rotblattamrany.com, +1 (847) 432-9925, [email protected]
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