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Joy Selig
Artist James Stephenson
Year 1993 (1993)
Type Sculpture
Medium Bronze
Subject Joy Selig
Location Corvallis, Oregon, United States
Coordinates 44°33′54″N 123°16′32″W / 44.56494°N 123.27553°W / 44.56494; -123.27553
Owner Oregon State University

The sculpture named Joy Selig is an outdoor artwork created in 1993. It is made of bronze and shows a famous gymnast named Joy Selig Petersen. The artist who made this sculpture is James Stephenson. You can see it outside the Gladys Valley Gymnastics Center, which is on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis, Oregon, in the United States.

About the Joy Selig Sculpture

This special sculpture was finished in 1993. It was placed at Oregon State University, where Joy Selig Petersen was a very successful gymnast. The artwork helps to celebrate her achievements in the sport.

What Does the Sculpture Look Like?

The statue shows gymnast Joy Selig in a difficult but amazing pose: a handstand. She is balancing on just one hand! Her toes are pointed outwards, showing off her gymnastic skill. If you look closely at her face, you can see an expression of deep concentration. She looks very focused as she holds her balance.

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