PRESS RELEASE: Ella Fitzgerald, the most celebrated jazz vocalist of her generation, is guaranteed a place in the pantheon of great singers. Now her legacy has been cast in bronze with the release of a limited edition, life-sized portrait bust of the "first lady of song".
This elegant permanent reminder of her contribution to the world’s musical heritage is major new work by acclaimed British sculptor Laura Lian and is limited to just 12 numbered bronzes. A percentage of the proceeds from the sales of the busts will go directly to The Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation, which was established by the singer in 1993.
Says Fran Moris Rosman, Executive Co-Director of the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation: “Lian’s artistic experience serves as the perfect mode for remembering Ella Fitzgerald and the melodic impact she left on each and every one of us. The final artwork of this collaboration is a beautiful portrayal of Ella’s legacy and timelessness; we are very pleased with the art.
These limited editions are true to Ella’s memory.
Today she still has a huge global following.
The bronze portrait sculptures will be offered at a starting price from £6,500. A video describing the work appears on the Ella Fitzgerald Facebook page HERE
More about the Ella Fitzgerald Bronze statue, it is limited edition, inscribed 1 to 12. Height is 45cm which is considered life-size and it is mounted on slate plinth. The statue weighs 8 kilos.
MORE ABOUT THE ARTIST LAURA LIAN
British artist and sculptor Laura Lian is based in Wells, Somerset and available for interviews. Her work is sought after by high profile corporate, public and private collectors across the UK and internationally. Her commissions range from portrait sculpture featuring performers such as U2 and John Lennon to public and private memorial and commemorative work in bronze and other materials HERE
The limited edition bronze sculpture commission is supported and endorsed by the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation www.ellafitzgeraldfoundation.org
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