Federal Sculpture Project:
The U.S. Air Force Memorial Honor Guard

Have you ever wondered what is involved in the process of creating a sculpture? Take a behind-the-scenes look at the step-by-step process taken by Zenos Frudakis in creating the United States Air Force Memorial Honor Guard sculpture. The creation of a sculpture by Zenos Frudakis begins not with materials, but with intent. Each work is conceived through observation, research, and human connection—long before clay is shaped.

Working in his Pennsylvania studio, Frudakis models his sculptures in clay using traditional tools and techniques passed down through generations of sculptors. From there, works are cast in bronze using the lost-wax process, preserving every gesture and nuance of the original form.

This commitment to time-honored methods ensures that each sculpture carries both physical permanence and emotional presence—crafted to endure.