Paying tribute to a legend requires a lot. And I believe LA-based sculptor Michael Kalish did a wonderful job creating a tribute to the great Muhammad Ali, entitled reALIze, out of punching bags.
Over the course of two years, Michael Kalish put together 1,300 punching bags, 6.5 miles of stainless steel cable, and 2,500 pounds of aluminum pipe to build this 22-ft high sculpture. The front of this sculpture resembles the boxing legend, while the sides of the structure offer a view on how this tribute was put together. If you would like to see this sculpture, it will be unveiled to the public on March 25 at Nokia Plaza at L.A. Live. Mr. Kalish also has plans to travel with this installation around the country, with dates and cities to be named soon. I absolutely love this sculpture and I’m very proud to feature it during “Creative Week“. Stay tuned for more creative works tomorrow; but for now enjoy the tribute photo and a drawing of the sculpture.
#1 by belleontheboulevard on March 8, 2011 - 7:11 PM
This is truly amazing!
#2 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:31 PM
Isn’t it? That’s what I said when I first saw it. Thanks for stopping by girl
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#3 by 1cruzdelsur on March 8, 2011 - 8:01 PM
The creation and imagination has no boundaries in art. Magnificent.
Adiós
Cruz del Sur
#4 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:32 PM
It is simply magnificent. I just love it. Thanks for stopping back by Cruz
#5 by aterlycan on March 8, 2011 - 9:04 PM
That is freaking awesome, I want one
#6 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:33 PM
I want one too. No really, I do. It’s so freaking cool. I hope you had a great day today Bobby.
#7 by aterlycan on March 9, 2011 - 1:57 AM
It is I would love one of Michael Jackson and Jackie Chan as well :p I did, thank you. hope you had one to
#8 by Babygirl on March 9, 2011 - 2:22 AM
I would love to see those type of tributes. Thanks, I did.
#9 by michaeldthomasphotography on March 8, 2011 - 9:14 PM
I’m making plans to attend this event,
The sculpture looks amazing, can’t wait to see it live!
Thanks for sharing.
#10 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:35 PM
Cool. Let me know when you attend please. I would love to see your photos from the event. I so wish I could attend, but I’m excited you’re going
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#11 by Dionne Baldwin on March 8, 2011 - 10:25 PM
Now THAT is creative! I can only imagine how much tweaking and adjusting it took to finish that in those long 2 years!
#12 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:37 PM
It is beyond creative. I kept thinking when I first saw this, who would come up with this? I love an out of the box thinker. And it came out beautiful. A fitting tribute. I hope you had a great day girl.
#13 by spiderpaw on March 8, 2011 - 11:08 PM
To use abstract materials and make a one of a kind portrait that is a tribute to a legend is stunning. Wonderful post BG.
#14 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:40 PM
This is stunning Spiderpaw. I continue to look at it, it’s just amazing. Creativity at it’s best. I’m glad you enjoyed it
#15 by spiderpaw on March 8, 2011 - 11:28 PM
How Ironic. http://www.npr.org/blogs/pictureshow/2011/03/08/134332717/today-in-history-the-fight-of-the-century
#16 by Babygirl on March 8, 2011 - 11:41 PM
WOW, this is ironic but fitting. I had no idea when posting this. Cool.
#17 by darcyeats on March 9, 2011 - 2:34 AM
Wow, that is a rather epic sculpture…I suppose that’s what two years of passion can yield.
#18 by Babygirl on March 9, 2011 - 3:01 AM
Absolutely. With time, creativity can blossom into something wonderful. I absolutely love looking at this sculpture.
#19 by rsmacaalay on March 9, 2011 - 2:48 AM
Wow that a real creative sculpture.
#20 by Babygirl on March 9, 2011 - 2:59 AM
I know. I absolutely love this sculpture. I can’t say how amazing this is.
#21 by Just Ramblin' Pier on March 10, 2011 - 12:53 AM
Wow! Really very cool.
#22 by Babygirl on March 10, 2011 - 1:43 PM
Isn’t this just amazing! I can’t say how amazing this is enough. I wish I could see it in person.