JOHNNY O'KEEFE - "THE WILD
ONE"
2000
The Johnny O'Keefe Statue
As Found at http://www.kolozsy.com.au/welcome/johnny.html
or the main site
http://www.kolozsy.com.au
"It looks superb and really seems to capture the spirit and movement
of the "Wild One". Congratulations on your achievement"
Peter Cox,
Curator (Powerhouse Museum)
in reference to unveiling of Johnny O'Keefe
The 5 metre tall monument has been planned for unveiling during the Federation of Australia in 2001. Partially sponsored by QIC Development Company.
3 metre tall wax clay artwork prior
to casting.
Design for 5 metre monument of the 1960's Australian king of Rock and Roll.
After studying numerous still shots and
video clips, design has been selected from paused video action. To make
sculpture portrait realistic, first born son John O'Keefe has assisted as
model and advisor.