Jensen Beach sculptor Eduardo Gomez Rojas unveiled his latest tribute to the military during Military Appreciation Day held in Memorial Park. Mr. Gomez-Rojas said he spent the last 10 months creating “Unconditional,” a bronze bas-relief depicting a female soldier and her young child after researching the topic of women in the U.S. Armed Services. Using his own daughter and granddaughter as models, he borrowed a uniform, boots and a backpack from a female army colonel who also helped serve as a consultant on the project. Continue Reading

While rain postponed the first event, the sun shined brightly for the rescheduled installation of a new sculpture at Memorial Park. Even still, there were few dry eyes in the audience as the artwork honoring military service was unveiled. Continue Reading

The distinguished service of area veterans will be honored with a new sculpture that’s described by the few fortunate enough to see it as “poignant and powerful.” Until then, the artwork remains literally under wraps. On May 29, the Memorial Day ceremonies at Memorial Park in downtown Stuart will feature the unveiling of “Above and Beyond,” the sculpture by local artist Eduardo Gomez. Continue Reading