Artist and sculptor Susan Sommers has unveiled her latest masterpiece outside the College Station Theaters in downtown Springfield, Missouri - a stunning sculpture paying tribute to legendary filmmaker Steven Spielberg. The sculpture represents Sommers' way of honoring the director who pioneered the modern blockbuster era and profoundly influenced her artistic journey.

Sommers expressed deep gratitude toward Spielberg, crediting the acclaimed director with inspiring her success as an artist. She hopes that viewers will form a meaningful connection with her latest work, which celebrates Spielberg's revolutionary contributions to cinema. The sculpture serves as a permanent tribute to the filmmaker's lasting impact on the entertainment industry and popular culture.

"Steven Spielberg inspired me," Sommers explained during the unveiling. "I couldn't believe that somebody could make you feel that way. I just tried to put that into my art, to make things really have a wow factor. It's just a great way to get people to feel it." Her words reflect the emotional depth she sought to capture in the sculpture, translating the visceral impact of Spielberg's films into a tangible artistic experience.

The new Spielberg sculpture adds to Sommers' impressive portfolio of large-scale artistic works. She is widely recognized for creating the larger-than-life murals that adorn Bass Pro Shops locations across the United States. These expansive artworks have established her reputation as a master of grand-scale artistic installations that capture the imagination of viewers nationwide.

The placement of the sculpture outside the College Station Theaters creates a fitting connection between Sommers' tribute to cinematic excellence and the venue where audiences gather to experience the magic of movies. The downtown Springfield location ensures that both locals and visitors will have the opportunity to appreciate this artistic homage to one of Hollywood's most influential directors.