“The Jester” Sets Stage for Great Performances

LOVELAND, CO—Who wouldn’t be excited about a performance when they’re so warmly welcomed by “The Jester“? This monumental bronze sculpture, a 1-1/2 life-size work based on the fabled Elizabethan court entertainer, was produced by Victor Issa, a leading American sculptor with studios in this fine arts colony nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies.

“The Jester” was commissioned by the City of Wichita, KS for its Performing Arts Center. The concept for the piece was created by Dorothy Koelling, a Wichita sculptor, then developed and completed by Issa. Victor has described “The Jester” as “exceptionally multitalented” and the quintessential centerpiece for a performing arts complex. “He greets you with a sweeping bow when you arrive for the program. Then when the performance is over, he curtsies in appreciation to thank you for coming. What other metal do you know of that can do all that?”, Issa laughed.

“The Jester” is available in two editions including six copies at 1-1/2 life-size and 21 copies at life-size. The sculpture can be installed permanently, or serve as a “traveling host” for multi-venue programs such as renaissance fairs and Shakespearean festivals.

Government officials, architects and landscape architects involved in the design of performing arts centers, art museums, theaters, amphitheaters, university drama complexes, etc. may find “The Jester” an exciting complement to their projects. In addition, many communities across America are striving to enhance their downtown and parks districts with accessible, non-controversial sculpture, and for them “The Jester” offers a pleasing solution.