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Bronze Bulldog Sculpture Unveiled at The Save Mart Center at Fresno State

"The Bulldog" Immortalized in Bronze in the New Save Mart Center Lobby

Bulldog Foundation sculpture in the grand lobby of the Save Mart Center Timeout smiles for the camera Timeout being coy during the unveiling Fans check out the new statue Welcome to the Save Mart Center at Fresno State!

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Bulldog Sculpture Created by: EMI, Inc. in Visalia

• EMI is a 25 year-old bronze sculpture casting company that produces everything from fine art bronzes to corporate awards and monuments.  Offices are located in Visalia and Foster City.

•  Company Owners: Jim Dritsas and Tony Giannini

• Website: www.artbronze.com

Method of Casting: Lost Wax Method

Method of Coloring the Sculpture: Patination

Artists: Dean Shipston and Blaine Black.  Joseph Garcia provided the prototype mini-Bulldog.  Sal Guerra fabricated and assembled the bronze.

Size: Approximately 10’ high with base (6 ½’ high without base), 7’ wide, 9’ long

Weight: 3200 pounds (4200 pounds including base)

Time to Complete: 15 weeks

 Base: Black Granite:  Fabricated by Strata in Porterville

Logistical Service provided by AC Freight in Fresno and Northridge Equipment in Fowler.

Donated by: United Security Bank, Dennis R. Woods, President and CEO