{"id":2750,"date":"2016-08-24T17:55:01","date_gmt":"2016-08-24T21:55:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=2750"},"modified":"2020-11-14T13:43:48","modified_gmt":"2020-11-14T18:43:48","slug":"michael-phelps-and-little-boomers-instagram-inspires-first-virtual-reality-monument","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/michael-phelps-and-little-boomers-instagram-inspires-first-virtual-reality-monument\/","title":{"rendered":"Michael Phelps and Little Boomer\u2019s Instagram Inspires First Virtual Reality Monument"},"content":{"rendered":"

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., Aug. 24, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Artist Daniel Edwards will unveil what he believes is the First Virtual Reality Monument, one that honors Michael Phelps\u2019s legacies as Olympian and father, featuring new son Boomer. Unveiling of The First Virtual Reality Monument is scheduled for November at Irv Art gallery in Indianapolis, announces Cory Allen Contemporary Art.<\/p>\n

\"First
\nThrough specialized headgear, viewers can interact with the larger-than-life Olympian. The First Virtual Reality Monument features Michael Phelps, clad in speedos and USA-emboldened-swim cap, standing steadfastly akimbo with feet planted shoulder-width on an Olympic-style podium. His chin is up with a determined gaze reminiscent of recent Phelps memes. His son Boomer, supported by a child harness across Dad\u2019s chest in place of a gold medal, holds open arms as if sweetly welcoming his auspicious future.<\/p>\n

\u201cI intended to monumentalize Michael Phelps\u2019s athletic dominance and prevalence over inner-demons,\u201d Edwards says. \u201cContrasting Ryan Lochte\u2019s unfortunate actions in Rio, I find it especially important to commemorate Phelps\u2019s growth and maturity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Boomer Phelps, the cute three-month-old “mascot” of the Rio games, was present as his father won six medals. \u201cI don\u2019t recall the emergence of such an adorable breakout star as baby Boomer at the Olympics before,\u201d added Edwards. \u201cAll of the pics on Boomer\u2019s Instagram page provided plenty of inspiration for his portrait.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Phelps
\n\u201cRyan Lochte\u2019s misbehavior undermines the spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play of the Olympics, placing more necessity to remember Phelps\u2019s Olympic-sized strides,\u201d said the artist\u2019s spokesman Cory Allen. \u201cBut after 23 gold medals in five Olympic Games, Phelps\u2019s greatest legacy may indeed be son Boomer, as portrayed by Daniel.\u201d<\/p>\n

Daniel Edwards has been sculpting Olympic Gold Medalists for over 20 years. Coca-Cola, BMW, and United Way sponsored his Olympic portrait exhibit that followed the torch relay to selected cities and exhibited in the Olympic Village in Atlanta in 1996. His portraits are in the permanent collections of the National Art Museum of Sport and New York Athletic Club.<\/p>\n

\"Phelps
\nThe \u201cFirst Virtual Reality Monument\u201d will open to the public at Irv Art at 206 South Audubon Road in Indianapolis in November. For more information contact Cory Allen at 323-393-3115 or visit http:\/\/www.cacanet.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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*Caption: \u201cThe First Virtual Reality Monument\u201d featuring Michael Phelps and Boomer, by Daniel Edwards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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