An Honor for Neil Armstrong in Russia and the United States.
Neil Armstrong in his space suit.
This year the world celebrates the 50th anniversary of man’s walk on the moon. And in Houston, Kindness Without Limits directed by Sophya Tabarovsky has commissioned sculptor Bridgette Mongeon to create a tributary bronze sculpture of Neil Armstrong.
The sculpture depicts Neil Armstrong confidently walking with helmet in hand and will be placed on a base resembling the moon. His famous moon footprint will be in the base along with the words, “One Small Step For Man, One Giant Leap for Mankind.”
Sculptor—Bridgette Mongeon, Space Center Houston Exhibits Director—Paul Spana, Kindness Without Limits—Sophya Tabarovsky
The bronze scene is a limited edition. One of the sculptures in the edition will be presented to Space Center Houston. “We are very happy to receive the sculpture, especially this year in the spirit of the 50th Apollo anniversary,” States Paul Spana exhibits director of Space Center Houston. The sculpture will reside outside Space Center Houston giving visitors a perfect photo opportunity with the famous astronaut.
The second bronze in the edition also has a designated spot on the other side of the world. This bronze will be shipped to Russia and Russians will celebrate the achievements of the United States as Neil Armstrong finds his permanent home on Russian soil at Ethnomir outside of Moscow. The others in the limited edition are yet to be designated. The team desires to commemorate Neil Armstrong by placing bronzes around the world.
Statue of Yuri Gagarin and panel of John Glenn in Houston, near the former site of NASA Headquarters at 2999 South Wayside Drive, Houston, TX 77023.
The history of this Neil Armstrong- United in Space project is very interesting.
The Unites States and Russia have found a partnership, and friendship in space. This project celebrates that camaraderie and mutual achievements by commemorating our astronauts and cosmonauts.
In 2012 The Dialogue of Cultures Foundation out of Russia donated a sculpture of cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin to the United States. Tabarvosky worked to help get it installed alongside a panel of John Glenn at the first Nasa headquarters, now home of Houston Parks and Recreation In Houston, Texas. She hoped to see a sculpture of America’s Neil Armstrong placed on Russian soil, in return —and with that thought, the United in Space project began.
Neil Armstrong small clay sketch by artist Bridgette Mongeon
The United in Space–Neil Armstrong sculpture fundraising committee needs your help to see these first two sculptures created, delivered and installed in their final homes as we celebrate being united in space. Corporate and individual sponsors are welcome. Lunar module donors will have their companies name engraved on one of the sculptures.
To read about the incentives for donating visit the website at www.UnitedInSpace.com or United in Space on Facebook.
You can make a tax deductible donation by:
- Writing a check and sending it to Kindness without limits putting “Neil Armstrong” in the memo and mailing it to:
P.O. Box 820564, Houston, Texas 77282-0564 - Through Go Fund Me at gofundme.com/neil-armstrong-statues website.
- Donating from the www. UnitedInSpace.com website.
- For more information about this project contact Sophya Tabarovsky sophyat@gmail.com, 281-370-1464
Keep watching our blog on this website. The artist will be documenting her process and will also be providing educational material and links for teachers, parents and librarians in STEAM an interdisciplinary educational initiative that works with Science, Technology Engineering, Art art and Math.