VANDALIA BRONZE: FEATURED WORK
JerrY WEST
BRONZE STATUE
THE WVU COLISEUM | MORGANTOWN, WV | 2006
CONCEPT
WEST VIRGINIA & NBA BASKETBALL LEGEND
In February 2007, West Virginia University dedicated a life-size bronze statue to honor one of the greatest basketball players to play for the Mountaineers, Jerry West. Situated outside the Coliseum in Morgantown, the statue complements the Jerry West Lounge that was established during the 1998-99 season. Jerry West was a West Virginia native who went on to be a 14-time NBA All-Star and an NBA champion. This statue, created by Morgantown artist Jamie Lester, honors the man who many believe changed West Virginia University basketball forever.
Starting with images from the WVU archives of Jerry - Jamie was able to find the most iconic action pose while also understand the unique details of his anatomy and facial features.
RESULTS
News / Press
Statue Dedication Ceremony for WVU Basketball Standout Jerry West “44”, February 17, 2007
WV Public Broadcasting: Artist discusses Jerry West sculpture for WVU, part 1 of 2
WV Public Broadcasting: Artist discusses Jerry West sculpture for WVU, part 2 of 2