Veterans Honored for Sacrifices
November 12, 2004
At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – when in 1918 the “War to End All Wars” ended – more than 1,000 gathered Thursday to honor those who have served in the nation’s armed forces.
Sarah Winnemucca Brings Descendent and Artist Together for Sculpture and Nevada Day Parade
October 25, 2004
One hundred-thirteen years after her death, Paiute activist Sarah Winnemucca recently crossed the paths of two people laboring to portray her. Last week, Adrienne Wahnetah, a 15-year-old student at Carson High School, met Benjamin Victor, a 25-year-old sculptor from South Dakota.
State Symbol: Artist Working on Sarah Winnemucca Statue
September 28, 2004
In the quiet of the library exhibit hall, Sarah Winnemucca’s eyes watch as her creator carves the fingers of her outstretched right hand. Through the still-wet clay, the Paiute princess’s unwavering gaze clearly conveys the strength of spirit which made her the unchallenged choice to represent Nevada in the U.S. Capitol’s National Statuary Hall.
Talented Hands
July 22, 2004
A soldier at war, a Biblical here, a Native American princess – you could say Ben Victor keeps good company. Conversation, however, may be lacking.
Winnemucca Sculpture Chosen
May 20, 2004
A South Dakota man has been selected to create a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of Indian standard-bearer Sarah Winnemucca to represent Nevada in the Capitol’s National Statuary Hall in Washington.
One Hundred-Thirtenn Years After Her Death, Paiute Activist Sarah Winnemucca Recently Crossed the Paths of Two People Laboring to Portray Her
May 2004
Last week, Adrenne Wahnetah, a 15-year-old student at Carson High School, met Benjamin Victor, a 25-year-old sculptor from South Dakota.
Winnemucca Sculptor Selected
February 20, 2004
Nevada officials selected a South Dakota university student to create a larger-than-life statue of Sarah Winnemucca for placement in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall. Benjamin Victor, an art student at Northern State University, was one of four finalists interviewed Wednesday by Sarah Winnemucca Statue Selection Committee.
Artist Wins Statue Contest
February 20, 2004
Ben Victor has done it again. Victor, 24, a Northern State University art student, beat out three other finalists and was named the winner of a contest Wednesday to create an official statue for Nevada, according to published reports.
Design for Winnemucca Statue Decided
February 20, 2004
Artwork designed by a South Dakota student will be used to represent Nevada at the U.S. Capitol. A replica of Sarah Winnemucca Hopkins, designed by art student Benjamin Victor, was selected from a group of four, to be placed in the U.S. Capitol’s Statuary Hall.
NSU Sculptor Making Bid to Create Nevada Statue
February 2004
There’s always a crowd at Northern State University’s art studio when Ben Victor’s around. Surrounded by human figures of all shapes and sizes, you’d think Victor, 24, was having a party. But a double take shows you that these guests aren’t actually real.
Art Starts in Aberdeen
January/February 2004
Though not yet finished with college, Northern State University sculpture major Ben Victor is already off to a highly successful career in the art world.
Artist Has Found Medium That Fits Him, Honors Others
November 26, 2003
Ben Victor, an art major at Northern State University, has been chosen as one of four finalists to create a sculpture for Nevada’s spot in the National Statuary representing Native American activist Sarah Winnemucca.
Tribute Given to Veterans
November 12, 2003
Behind proud melodies of patriotic songs and numerous rounds of applause, the roar of airplane engines and the whir of propellers could be heard at Aberdeen Regional Airport on Tuesday.
Ben Victor
Fall/Winter 2003
Travelers to the new Aberdeen Airport War Memorial Building after November 11, 2003 may be amazed at the seven and a half foot tall bronze sculpture of a soldier that greets them. These travelers may be equally amazed that NSU junior, Benjamin Victor, executed the sculpture.
Grand Opening Set for Tuesday
2003
Planes have been coming and going for more than two months, but Tuesday will mark the grand opening of the new terminal at Aberdeen Regional Airport.
National Sculpture Association 2003 Scholarship Award Winners
July/August 2003
Each year NSS awards students working in figurative and representational styles with $1,000 educational scholarships, one of which is named i memory of NSS fellow, Roger T. Williams.