Elliott is a friend of mine and his parents are my heroes. Despite the knowledge of prenatal problems and a dark prognosis, Elliott has thrived under the care of his heroes for more than a decade, as of this writing. He has never walked due to significant physical and mental barriers that most people, myself included, could not begin to understand. When he is having a good day, he is the happiest person on the planet and his cheerfulness is infectious. For Elliott, those days don’t come as often as he deserves.

I dreamt one night that Elliott could fly. He was weightless and soared by sheer determination. I have similar dreams that I can fly, do you? If I concentrate hard enough and if I clench my fists tight enough, my feet will leave the ground. It feels so real that I almost believe I can fly when I awaken.

We all have balloons full of ballast, the constituents of which depend on your particular situation… but we all feel the weight. This sculpture, a twist on a typical boy/balloon theme, is a reminder to fly, even if only in your dreams.

Fly, Elliott!

$3,450

Title of sculpture: Elliott Can Fly Year: 2021

Medium: Bronze Size: 14” high, 5” wide & 8” deep

Next available casting number: 2 Edition limit: 35