Lyndon Dean Stromberg (b. November 27, 1962) is an American entrepreneur, sculptor and artist. Works include "Our Universe" at the
Smithsonian Institution
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,
National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in the United States devoted to the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution group of museums and research centers.
The museum has three ...
, "Rome" at
Caesars Palace, "The World" at Winstar Casino and the "Virgin of Guadalupe" at the Dallas Cathedral
Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe
The Cathedral Santuario de la Virgen de Guadalupe (Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe) is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Dallas, Texas. The structure dates from the late 19th century .
Companies
Stromberg is founder of several companies which are affiliated in the Stromberg Group. They include of 300 artisans.
These include:
*Stromberg Architectural Products Inc, manufacturer of architectural shapes and castings.
*StonePly a natural stone/composite company
*Maverick Design a designer and installer of architectural castings
*Lumonyx a manufacturer of translucent glass and resin.
*Stained Glass Inc. a team of dedicated artisans creating stained glass art.
*TerraGlas a producer of architectural terra cotta sculpture and historic restoration materials.
Sculpture and art
Stromberg is also a sculptor and artist known for his monumental works and architectural sculpture. Stromberg's works have appeared in the Smithsonian, The National Museum of the American Indian, The US Pentagon Building, the US Capitol Mall, Caesars Palace, The Mirage Casino, The Texas State Capitol, The Atlantis Resort and in various museums, casinos and public exhibitions.
In 1999 Stromberg created the world's largest fiberglass sculpture, the “Great Hall of Waters” over the lobby of the Atlantis resort in the Bahamas. Sculptures include works in fiberglass, cast stone, marble and glass as well as various resins.
[Texas Catholic Dec 14, 2007]
Selected architectural sculpture
*Siegfried and Roy's Secret Garden,
The Mirage
The Mirage is a casino resort on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, United States. It is owned by Vici Properties and operated by Hard Rock International. The 65-acre property includes a casino and 3,044 rooms.
Golden Nugget, Inc., le ...
, Las Vegas
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Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
*Great Hall of Waters,
Atlantis Paradise Island
Atlantis Paradise Island is an ocean-themed resort on Paradise Island in the Bahamas. It is built around Aquaventure, a waterscape.
Property history
The property was originally part of the Paradise Island Hotel and Casino, which opene ...
Bahamas
*Baldachin at
St. Anthony Cathedral, Beaumont, Texas
*Texas fountain at
Texas State Capitol
The Texas State Capitol is the capitol and seat of government of the American state of Texas. Located in downtown Austin, Texas, the structure houses the offices and chambers of the Texas Legislature and of the Governor of Texas. Designed in 1881 ...
*Our Universe at the
Smithsonian Institution
The Smithsonian Institution ( ), or simply the Smithsonian, is a group of museums and education and research centers, the largest such complex in the world, created by the U.S. government "for the increase and diffusion of knowledge". Founded ...
,
National Museum of the American Indian
The National Museum of the American Indian is a museum in the United States devoted to the culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It is part of the Smithsonian Institution group of museums and research centers.
The museum has three ...
*Americas Heroes at
The Pentagon
The Pentagon is the headquarters building of the United States Department of Defense. It was constructed on an accelerated schedule during World War II. As a symbol of the U.S. military, the phrase ''The Pentagon'' is often used as a meton ...
References
*Dallas Morning News, December 6, 2007
*Greenville Herald Banner Progress Issue page D 1 and 2 July 15, 1998
*Texas Catholic Dec 14, 2007
*Chickasaw Times November 8, 2008
External links
Channel 11 News Slide show of commemoration of the Sculpture of the ''Virgin of Guadalupe''
* ttp://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/localnews/stories/DN-newmary_06met.ART0.North.Edition1.370a68f.html Virgin Mary statue donated to downtown Dallas cathedral, Sculptor Donatesbr>Winstar expansionStromberg Group Company Website
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1962 births
Living people
American architectural sculptors
Artists from Enid, Oklahoma
Sculptors from Oklahoma