From the Peyton Manning statue to the Indiana 9/11 Memorial, Ryan Feeney is forging a lasting legacy throughout central Indiana.
INDIANAPOLIS — Ryan Feeney has a lot of irons in the fire. The full-time Indianapolis firefighter spends his free time as a metal worker at Indy Art Forge, the metal working company he’s owned for 20 years.That side job stems from a lifelong interest in art.While in college, Feeney began exploring metalworking. In addition to residential jobs like fences and furniture, Feeney’s pieces can be found throughout central Indiana.
Feeney’s Peace Dove statue can be found at the Indianapolis Central Library. The 750-pound statue is made from weapons seized from the streets of Indianapolis. It was unveiled in 2014. 2014: Peace Dove unveiled After three interviews, the Indianapolis Colts hired Feeney to craft the Peyton Manning statue outside Lucas Oil Stadium. Feeney said the project was, “like a dream.”
2017: Ryan Feeney lands Petyon Manning statue Feeney also made the bald eagle perched on top of a beam from The World Trade Center at the Indiana 9/11 Memorial.One of Feeney’s current projects is a 7-foot tall, bronzed red-tailed hawk boasting an 8-foot wingspan that will be placed inside the roundabout at 106th Street and College Avenue.
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