Installation of the Bronze Sculptures

Base Construction

A concrete base with lighting for the sculptures is prepared in Clinton Tennessee and detailed measurements are sent to us.

Clinton City Manager Steve Jones inspects the base prior to delivery of the completed sculptures.

Delivery

The completed sculptures are carefully wrapped in blankets and bubble-wrap and loaded onto a truck for delivery to Clinton Tennessee.

Road trip

Driveing the sculptures to Clinton, Tennessee.  This photo was taken traveling at 65 miles per hour on Interstate 81 in the Smokey Mountains.

Andy Yff drives very carefully on the 13 hour journey

Arrival

The sculptures arrive safely in Clinton Tennessee at the Green McAdoo Museum

Site Preparation

The base is prepared by laying out the installation template created back at the studio in

Drilling

Two Holes are drilled into the concrete for each sculpture at the precise location identified by the template

Bronze Sculpture Installation

Each sculpture is lifted by a crane and moved into position

The bronze statues are set into place using high strength epoxy

The Celebration

Celebrating the installation of the Clinton 12 Sculptures at Big Ed's in Oak Ridge Tennessee.  From left to right Clinton, TN City Manager Steve Jones; Studio Four Architect Greg Terry, Clinton, TN mayor Winfred "Wimp" Shoopman, Sculptor Andy Yff; Large Art Company President Richard Rist; Clinton, TN City Councilman Clay Wright; Deputy Mayor Jerry Shattuck

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