Greg Polutanovich, a Sault‑born sculptor now based in California, has secured a striking new home for his six‑foot, 1,300‑pound bronze rendition of Norman Rockwell. Inspired by Rockwell’s iconic Triple Self‑Portrait, the piece now sits permanently in the newly opened Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles, joining a vast collection that spans paintings, comics and film memorabilia.

The statue marks a full‑circle moment for Polutanovich, who first experimented with Rockwell‑themed bronzes over a decade ago while working as a makeup‑effects sculptor for the movie industry. After crafting a 19‑inch clay maquette in early 2025, he cast the life‑size work in bronze and delivered it to the museum in May 2026, where it now stands beside original Rockwell illustrations from the filmmaker’s personal collection.

Polutanovich’s résumé extends well beyond this tribute. He presented a bronze bust of President Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan at the Reagan Library in 1 011, and his monumental works include a life‑size deep‑sea diver at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center in Florida and a series of cowboy figures that echo his admiration for Clint Eastwood. Each project reflects his blend of technical skill and narrative ambition.

Despite the physical demands of large‑scale sculpture, the artist describes his practice as a lifelong drive that began in childhood. He credits his wife, Paula, as his steadfast supporter, noting that a "good and understanding spouse" is essential for an artist navigating both creative highs and the inevitable challenges of the craft.

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