Picture Perfect Gymnastics by Hopes and Dreams

University of Minnesota Women's Gymnastics
1st row:  Alexis Russell.
2nd row: Carmelina Carabajal.
3rd row:  Amanda Miles, abstract Carmelina, Ashley Stanton balance, Ashley Stanton, &  Kristin Furukawa.
4th row:  Yuri Nagai blueprint, Yuri Nagai,  Angela Walker, Kendra Elm, & Kendra's feet.
    
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The Gopher Women's Gymnastics Team on Senior Night, March 22, 2008.

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Photo from the recently renovated 4th floor of Piek Gym, Minneapolis campus of the University of Minnesota:
featuring the "Statue of Stature"

• Please remove shoes before entering the gallery.
• Please no flash photography.
• Please remain behind the black line for security reasons.

The "Statue of Stature" is a chrome and iron sculpture. It portrays a realistic representation of Gopher gymnast Ashley Mutchler performing on the gymnastics floor. Over one hundred seventy pre-1985 automotive bumpers were recycled to create the statue. The nearly three tons of melted, recycled metal could have encircled the Twin Cities in a ribbon of chrome... with enough ribbon left over for a giant bow the size of Coon Rapids.

Statue of Stature was sculpted by renowned sculptor Cameron Raymond in 2007. His previous work includes the statue-fountain Kelly, featured in the novel Hopes and Dreams: Stuck on AutoDrive.

The Artistic Gymnastics Gallery (AGG) gift shop is open on alternating Wednesdays and Fridays (when school is in session). Note: The sterling silver "Gymnastic Rings" earrings are no longer available.

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