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Weston artist and sculptor Jesse Nusbaum recently gifted “The Husky” to University of Connecticut’s Women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma at the Werth Family UConn Basketball Champions Center at UConn’s Storrs campus.
“Geno Auriemma personifies the words ‘excellence’ and ‘perfectionist’ and is a master of his craft,” said Nusbaum. “My sculptures are the result of similar characteristics possessed by Coach Auriemma because I strive for perfection and put 150 percent into each and every sculpture I create, much like the teams he assembles year in and year out.
“I take pride in my artwork and recognize that success can only be attained through patience, determination and practice,” he continued. “Just like Coach Auriemma, I strive to be the greatest in my field and look forward to seeing my success as I progress as an artist as well as an individual.”
The Husky sculpture along with other Nusbaum artwork incorporates realism as the driving force. His sculptures replicate the actual size of real animals. As a result, his clay pieces range from several hundred pounds to almost 500 pounds before being fired.
Once the clay sculpture is completed, the entire process in the foundry takes from six weeks to four months to produce a single bronze or aluminum piece.
“Coach Auriemma’s curiosity as to the inner workings of how I created the final aluminum sculpture along with his engaging personality made for an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever,” said Nusbaum after presenting the sculpture.
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Ollie also received one [LINK]
“Geno Auriemma personifies the words ‘excellence’ and ‘perfectionist’ and is a master of his craft,” said Nusbaum. “My sculptures are the result of similar characteristics possessed by Coach Auriemma because I strive for perfection and put 150 percent into each and every sculpture I create, much like the teams he assembles year in and year out.
“I take pride in my artwork and recognize that success can only be attained through patience, determination and practice,” he continued. “Just like Coach Auriemma, I strive to be the greatest in my field and look forward to seeing my success as I progress as an artist as well as an individual.”
The Husky sculpture along with other Nusbaum artwork incorporates realism as the driving force. His sculptures replicate the actual size of real animals. As a result, his clay pieces range from several hundred pounds to almost 500 pounds before being fired.
Once the clay sculpture is completed, the entire process in the foundry takes from six weeks to four months to produce a single bronze or aluminum piece.
“Coach Auriemma’s curiosity as to the inner workings of how I created the final aluminum sculpture along with his engaging personality made for an unforgettable experience that I will cherish forever,” said Nusbaum after presenting the sculpture.
[LINK] to full article
Ollie also received one [LINK]
