Sculptor of planned Andy Murray statue at Wimbledon understands risks involved
Summary
Wimbledon is planning to unveil a bronze statue of two-time champion Andy Murray at the All England Club next year. Sculptor David Williams-Ellis is creating the statue and aims to capture Murray’s likeness, movement, and character while avoiding common problems seen in other sports statues.Key Facts
- Andy Murray won Wimbledon singles titles in 2013 and 2016.
- Sculptor David Williams-Ellis has been working on the statue for nine months.
- The statue will be life-size and show Murray in action with a tennis racket.
- The statue will depict Murray at about 23 to 25 years old.
- Williams-Ellis studied many photos and videos and used a 23-year-old model to help capture Murray’s movement.
- There have been several sports statues with poor reception, making Williams-Ellis cautious.
- The exact location and pose of the statue at Wimbledon have not been announced.
- The sculpture aims to show both Murray’s energy and a softer side of his personality.
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