Joy Selig (sculpture)

Coordinates: 44°33′54″N 123°16′32″W / 44.56494°N 123.27553°W / 44.56494; -123.27553
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Joy Selig
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ArtistJames Stephenson
Year1993 (1993)
TypeSculpture
MediumBronze
SubjectJoy Selig
LocationCorvallis, Oregon, United States
Coordinates44°33′54″N 123°16′32″W / 44.56494°N 123.27553°W / 44.56494; -123.27553
OwnerOregon State University

Joy Selig is an outdoor 1993 bronze sculpture depicting gymnast Joy Selig Petersen by James Stephenson, installed outside the Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon, in the United States.[1]

Description[edit]

The statue depicts gymnast Joy Selig in a handstand position. Brittany Kay Sundberg of Corvallis Arts Review said, "Her toes point out while her face holds an expression of concentration as she balances on one hand."[2]

Reception[edit]

Sundberg wrote that the artist "captured her grace and strength in the subtle muscle tones and impeccable lines created with her body in this impressive pose... Stephenson expertly portrays the dedication she must have had to be a three-time national champion, among the other records listed on the plaque for this sculpture. Her time and dedication led to her success and this statue captures her hard work and concentration."[2]

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References[edit]

  1. ^ "Joy Selig". Public Art Archive. Retrieved July 19, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Corvallis Arts Review: Story through Sculpture on Oregon State University Campus". corvallisartsreview.blogspot.com. Archived from the original on 14 May 2016. Retrieved 17 January 2022.