• Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office

Chairman of the Board (Wawa)

Item #ABF117

Size: x 70in H. x 32in L.

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  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office
  • Original, custom created standing life-size bonze landmark sculpture for corporate office

Art of Bronze

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Art of Bronze was honored to create this impressive life-size bronze statue of Dick Wood, former Chairman and CEO of Wawa Corporation based in Media, PA.  The sculpture features Mr. Wood relaxingly standing with a welcoming smile to all those that enter the Dick Wood Lobby in Wawa’s corporate headquarters.  He is wearing dress slacks, shirt, tie and jacket tossed over his right shoulder.  His left foot is lifted and supported by a Wawa crate.  We chose to incorporate the crate because of Wawa’s early roots in dairy farming and delivery.  In Mr. Wood’s left hand is a bronze inscribed pamphlet that forever lists the Column One principles for the culture of the company’s work environment.  Today, Wawa is known to be a business with a genuine cult like following like that of In-N-Out Burgers and Chic-fil-A!  One of our favorite touches to the sculpture was including a special area that allowed Wawa core values pins to be attached to the lapel of the jacket draped across his back.  Wawa employees interchange the six different core value pins throughout the year.

Richard D. ‘Dick’ Wood, Jr.

In 1977, Richard D. ‘Dick’ Wood, Jr. (Grahame’s second cousin, b. 1938) became president of Wawa Food Markets, and CEO in 1981. Dick Wood presided over Wawa’s growth during the 1980s and 1990s, which included adding coffee to the stores’; expanding the line of hoagies and other food service products introducing technological innovations to product control, store management, and foodservice; and adding gasoline pumps to many stores.  Mr. Wood retired as CEO of company in 2004 and retired as chairman in 2020.

Art of Bronze is comprised of artisans, craftsmen and dedicated professionals that will guide you through the maintenance and delivery of your new sculpture.  Art of Bronze is not an overnight online operation.  We specialize in custom commissions and can create any concept or idea you have into bronze.  We have decades of experience working with developers, city agencies, shopping centers, art in public places and school administrations.  Call Art of Bronze today at (805) 908-5355 to learn more about our custom bronze works of art.

  • Patina / Coloring

    Art of Bronze is known for its exclusive and beautiful patinas. We specialize in creating traditional patinas of brown, burgundy, green (verde) or a brown & verde green combination. We are also experts in creating exotic colors. Let the Art of Bronze enhance the wonderful quality and detail of your new sculpture with our world-class patinas. No two patinas are exactly a like which will make your sculpture a unique treasure.

  • Maintenance

    Bronze lasts forever and will never rust, warp or contort. It is an alloy (a mixture of metals) and will oxidize over the years. This process will not hurt the statue. In fact, it can enhance the beauty by turning the statue many wonderful shades of greens, blues, whites and yellows. For the client that wants to maintain the original patina/coloring of their newly acquired work of art, Art of Bronze has several secrets. Every statue and placement will have different requirements and it is best to discuss your needs with Art of Bronze.

  • Installation

    Art of Bronze specializes in creating monuments for city and state governments, corporations and developers throughout the country. We are very proud of our 30 years of expertise. No matter the size of your sculpture, you can be assured we will help guide you through the installation to permanently secure your statue. Every sculpture whether private or public will have different requirements. Call Art of Bronze today and we will discuss your needs with you.