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Braves pick Atlanta artist Ross Rossin to create new Hank Aaron statue

By Meris Lutz
July 22, 2016

Atlanta artist Ross Rossin has been tapped to create the new Hank Aaron statue for SunTrust Park, the future home of the Atlanta Braves in Cobb County.

The team made a brief announcement on Twitter with a photo of the baseball legend having his picture taken, presumably in preparation:

Rossin is a portrait artist who has painted notable figures including Arthur Blank, owner of the Atlanta Falcons; former President George W. Bush; and the poet Maya Angelou, to name just a few.

A spokesperson for the team said it would not be releasing any additional information for the time being.

About the Author

Meris Lutz is a contributing writer covering climate, the environment and the economy. She is particularly interested in stories that explore the intersections between climate change and labor, markets, health, biodiversity, government transparency and public access to natural resources.

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