Photo by Kent Horner

John Stockton

 In 2003 the Utah Jazz commissioned Brian to create 1-½ life size sculptures of John Stockton and Karl Malone for their home arena, the Delta Center.

 The project includes several phases; first, half-lifesize versions of the final pieces are created, then the full 1-½ life size sculpture, and finally a miniature version. The half-lifesize sculpture of John Stockton is completed, and the 1-½ lifesize version is nearing completion.

 This page details the progress on the statues of John Stockton. To see the work for Karl Malone, please go to his page.

Measuring  Going into the project, extensive measurement took place. Brian is known for his meticulous nature.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Building Armature  Here, the frame is built on which the clay will be shaped. The armature gives essential rigidity to the clay, while allowing for adjustments in position.	Photo by Kent Horner
Progress  The form slowly develops.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Further along  The rough clay is built and smoothed into human shape. Brian makes many of his own specialty tools.	Photo by Kent Horner
Clay Finished  The finishing touches are added to John Stockton.	Photo by Kent Horner
Bigger than life  Finishing touches are put on the 1 1/2 life size clay model.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Full size  The studio is dominated by the 1-½ size clay model.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Mold for shoe  Once the clay model is built, a series of molds are made from it. These molds are then filled with bronze. This red-hot mold of John Stockton's shoe is ready to be filled.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Pouring bronze  Bronze is poured into a mold.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Rough castings  A few freshly cast pieces of John Stockton lay waiting to be welded together.	Photo by Scott Frederick
Welding torso  The various pieces that have been cast must be welded together. Here John's torso comes together.	Photo by Scott Frederick